Roger Federer defeated Fernando Gonzalez 6-3 6-2 7-6 in the Basel final on hard. The result followed the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 8–0. Roger Federer extended the head-to-head to 9–0.
Federer R. took it in straight sets.
Federer R. and Gonzalez F. faced 15 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Federer R. went 26–4 (87%) against them, Gonzalez F. 12–10 (55%). Federer R. came out better against 8 of 15 comparable opponents, Gonzalez F. against 0 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Hard: Federer R. leads 3–0 · Clay: Federer R. leads 5–0 · Grass: Federer R. leads 1–0
Roger Federer beat Fernando Gonzalez 6-3 6-2 7-6(3). Umpiry, "Roger Federer vs Fernando Gonzalez — Basel Final", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-10-29/federer-vs-gonzalez-basel-f?utm_source=cite (as of 29 October 2006).