Jarkko Nieminen defeated Christophe Rochus 6-1 6-0 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Christophe Rochus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Jarkko Nieminen claimed a first win over Christophe Rochus in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Nieminen J. took it in straight sets.
Nieminen J. and Rochus C. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Nieminen J. went 3–4 (43%) against them, Rochus C. 3–4 (43%). Results against comparable opponents are close (0 : 2 better-results split).
Clay: Nieminen J. leads 1–0 · Hard: Rochus C. leads 1–0
Jarkko Nieminen beat Christophe Rochus 6-1 6-0. Umpiry, "Jarkko Nieminen vs Christophe Rochus — Hamburg Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-05-17/nieminen-vs-rochus-hamburg-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 17 May 2006).