Roger Federer defeated Richard Gasquet 6-3 7-5 7-6 in the Hamburg final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Gasquet came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Roger Federer claimed a first win over Richard Gasquet in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Federer R. took it in straight sets.
Federer R. and Gasquet R. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Federer R. went 5–0 (100%) against them, Gasquet R. 1–2 (33%). Only 2 of the comparisons are context-comparable — too few for a conclusion.
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Roger Federer beat Richard Gasquet 6-3 7-5 7-6(4). Umpiry, "Roger Federer vs Richard Gasquet — Hamburg Final", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-05-15/federer-vs-gasquet-hamburg-f?utm_source=cite (as of 15 May 2005).