Roger Federer defeated Fernando Gonzalez 7-5 6-1 in the Hamburg round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Roger Federer extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Federer R. took it in straight sets.
Federer R. and Gonzalez F. faced 16 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Federer R. went 17–6 (74%) against them, Gonzalez F. 8–9 (47%). Federer R. came out better against 7 of 15 comparable opponents, Gonzalez F. against 2 — though 2 of those edges carry caveats (retirement, lower-tier event).
Clay: Federer R. leads 1–0 · Hard: Federer R. leads 1–0
Roger Federer beat Fernando Gonzalez 7-5 6-1. Umpiry, "Roger Federer vs Fernando Gonzalez — Hamburg Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-05-13/federer-vs-gonzalez-hamburg-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 13 May 2004).