Mikhail Youzhny defeated Lars Burgsmuller 7-5 7-5 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Mikhail Youzhny came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Mikhail Youzhny extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Youzhny M. took it in straight sets.
Youzhny M. and Burgsmuller L. faced 4 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Youzhny M. went 2–3 (40%) against them, Burgsmuller L. 2–3 (40%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 2 better-results split).
Only 4 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Clay: Youzhny M. leads 2–0 · Grass: Youzhny M. leads 1–0