Ivo Karlovic defeated Fernando Gonzalez 6-3 7-5 in the London round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Ivo Karlovic came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Ivo Karlovic extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Karlovic I. took it in straight sets.
Karlovic I. and Gonzalez F. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Karlovic I. went 1–6 (14%) against them, Gonzalez F. 2–4 (33%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 1 better-results split).
Carpet: Karlovic I. leads 2–0 · Grass: Karlovic I. leads 2–0