Fernando Gonzalez defeated Dominik Hrbaty 6-7 6-1 6-3 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Fernando Gonzalez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Fernando Gonzalez extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Gonzalez F. came through in three sets.
Gonzalez F. and Hrbaty D. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Gonzalez F. went 3–5 (38%) against them, Hrbaty D. 4–3 (57%). Hrbaty D. came out better against 2 of 6 comparable opponents, Gonzalez F. against 0 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Clay: Gonzalez F. leads 2–0 · Hard: Gonzalez F. leads 1–0
Fernando Gonzalez beat Dominik Hrbaty 6-7(4) 6-1 6-3. Umpiry, "Fernando Gonzalez vs Dominik Hrbaty — Hamburg Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-05-17/gonzalez-vs-hrbaty-hamburg-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 17 May 2006).