Roger Federer defeated Fernando Verdasco 6-3 6-3 in the Hamburg quarter-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Roger Federer extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Federer R. took it in straight sets.
Federer R. and Verdasco F. faced 11 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Federer R. went 18–3 (86%) against them, Verdasco F. 5–11 (31%). Federer R. came out clearly better against 7 of 10 comparable opponents, Verdasco F. against 0 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Roger Federer beat Fernando Verdasco 6-3 6-3. Umpiry, "Roger Federer vs Fernando Verdasco — Hamburg Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-05-16/federer-vs-verdasco-hamburg-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 16 May 2008).