Juan Carlos Ferrero defeated Martin Verkerk 6-4 6-7 4-6 7-5 6-1 in the ESP vs NED round robin on clay. The result followed the form book — Juan Carlos Ferrero came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Juan Carlos Ferrero extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Ferrero J. came through in five sets.
Ferrero J. and Verkerk M. faced 10 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Ferrero J. went 8–5 (62%) against them, Verkerk M. 6–5 (55%). Results against comparable opponents are close (3 : 1 better-results split).
Juan Carlos Ferrero beat Martin Verkerk 6-4 6-7 4-6 7-5 6-1. Umpiry, "Juan Carlos Ferrero vs Martin Verkerk — ESP vs NED Round Robin", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-04-09/ferrero-vs-verkerk-esp-vs-ned-rr?utm_source=cite (as of 9 April 2004).