Roger Federer defeated Nicolas Lapentti 6-3 6-3 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 16. Roger Federer extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Federer R. took it in straight sets.
Federer R. and Lapentti N. faced 12 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Federer R. went 13–1 (93%) against them, Lapentti N. 3–9 (25%). Federer R. came out clearly better against 6 of 10 comparable opponents, Lapentti N. against 0.