Novak Djokovic defeated Albert Montanes 6-2 6-3 in the Hamburg quarter-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Novak Djokovic came in defending last year's quarter-final.
Djokovic N. took it in straight sets.
Djokovic N. and Montanes A. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Djokovic N. went 6–4 (60%) against them, Montanes A. 1–5 (17%). Djokovic N. came out clearly better against 3 of 5 comparable opponents, Montanes A. against 0 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Novak Djokovic beat Albert Montanes 6-2 6-3. Umpiry, "Novak Djokovic vs Albert Montanes — Hamburg Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-05-16/djokovic-vs-montanes-hamburg-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 16 May 2008).