Carlos Moya defeated Olivier Rochus 7-5 6-3 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Carlos Moya came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's semi-final. Carlos Moya extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Moya C. took it in straight sets.
Moya C. and Rochus O. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Moya C. went 2–4 (33%) against them, Rochus O. 0–5 (0%). Moya C. came out better against 2 of 4 comparable opponents, Rochus O. against 0.