Jose Acasuso defeated Filippo Volandri 3-6 7-6 6-3 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Jose Acasuso came in leading the head-to-head 5–0, defending last year's semi-final. Jose Acasuso extended the head-to-head to 6–0.
Acasuso J. came through in three sets.
Acasuso J. and Volandri F. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Acasuso J. went 3–2 (60%) against them, Volandri F. 2–4 (33%). Results against comparable opponents are close (2 : 1 better-results split).
Clay: Acasuso J. leads 5–0 · Hard: Acasuso J. leads 1–0