Roger Federer defeated Robin Soderling 6-3 6-2 in the Hamburg round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 5–0, defending the title. Roger Federer extended the head-to-head to 6–0.
Federer R. took it in straight sets.
Federer R. and Soderling R. faced 8 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Federer R. went 10–5 (67%) against them, Soderling R. 2–6 (25%). Federer R. came out clearly better against 5 of 7 comparable opponents, Soderling R. against 1 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Clay: Federer R. leads 2–0 · Hard: Federer R. leads 3–0 · Grass: Federer R. leads 1–0
Roger Federer beat Robin Soderling 6-3 6-2. Umpiry, "Roger Federer vs Robin Soderling — Hamburg Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-05-15/federer-vs-soderling-hamburg-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 15 May 2008).