Fernando Gonzalez defeated Mark Philippoussis 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the London round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Mark Philippoussis came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Fernando Gonzalez claimed a first win over Mark Philippoussis in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Gonzalez F. came through in three sets.
Gonzalez F. and Philippoussis M. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Gonzalez F. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Philippoussis M. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Carpet: Gonzalez F. leads 1–0 · Grass: Philippoussis M. leads 1–0 · Hard: Philippoussis M. leads 1–0
Fernando Gonzalez beat Mark Philippoussis 6-2 3-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Fernando Gonzalez vs Mark Philippoussis — London Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-06-15/gonzalez-vs-philippoussis-london-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 15 June 2006).