Jose Acasuso defeated Ivan Ljubicic 6-2 6-0 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Ljubicic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Jose Acasuso claimed a first win over Ivan Ljubicic in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Acasuso J. took it in straight sets.
Acasuso J. and Ljubicic I. faced 9 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Acasuso J. went 6–5 (55%) against them, Ljubicic I. 7–5 (58%). Results against comparable opponents are close (0 : 2 better-results split).
Clay: Acasuso J. leads 1–0 · Hard: Ljubicic I. leads 1–0
Jose Acasuso beat Ivan Ljubicic 6-2 6-0. Umpiry, "Jose Acasuso vs Ivan Ljubicic — Hamburg Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-05-17/acasuso-vs-ljubicic-hamburg-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 17 May 2006).