Michael Llodra defeated Jarkko Nieminen 6-3 6-4 in the Adelaide final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jarkko Nieminen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Michael Llodra claimed a first win over Jarkko Nieminen in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Llodra M. took it in straight sets.
Llodra M. and Nieminen J. faced 4 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Llodra M. went 2–3 (40%) against them, Nieminen J. 0–5 (0%). Llodra M. came out better against 2 of 4 comparable opponents, Nieminen J. against 0.
Only 4 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Michael Llodra beat Jarkko Nieminen 6-3 6-4. Umpiry, "Michael Llodra vs Jarkko Nieminen — Adelaide Final", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-01-06/llodra-vs-nieminen-adelaide-f?utm_source=cite (as of 6 January 2008).