Roger Federer defeated Jarkko Nieminen 6-1 6-3 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 9–0, defending the title. Roger Federer extended the head-to-head to 10–0.
Federer R. took it in straight sets.
Federer R. and Nieminen J. faced 17 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Federer R. went 25–6 (81%) against them, Nieminen J. 6–11 (35%). Federer R. came out clearly better against 10 of 16 comparable opponents, Nieminen J. against 1 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Clay: Federer R. leads 3–0 · Hard: Federer R. leads 7–0