Roger Federer defeated Nikolay Davydenko 6-3 6-4 in the Hamburg semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 5–0, defending the title. Roger Federer extended the head-to-head to 6–0.
Federer R. took it in straight sets.
Federer R. and Davydenko N. faced 7 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Federer R. went 8–1 (89%) against them, Davydenko N. 6–5 (55%). Federer R. came out better against 3 of 7 comparable opponents, Davydenko N. against 0 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Clay: Federer R. leads 1–0 · Hard: Federer R. leads 4–0 · Carpet: Federer R. leads 1–0
Roger Federer beat Nikolay Davydenko 6-3 6-4. Umpiry, "Roger Federer vs Nikolay Davydenko — Hamburg Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-05-14/davydenko-vs-federer-hamburg-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 14 May 2005).