Ivo Karlovic defeated Julien Benneteau 7-6 6-7 6-2 in the London round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Ivo Karlovic came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Ivo Karlovic extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
Karlovic I. came through in three sets.
Karlovic I. and Benneteau J. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Karlovic I. went 4–2 (67%) against them, Benneteau J. 1–4 (20%). Karlovic I. came out better against 2 of 5 comparable opponents, Benneteau J. against 0.
Carpet: Karlovic I. leads 2–0 · Clay: Karlovic I. leads 1–0 · Hard: level 1–1
Ivo Karlovic beat Julien Benneteau 7-6(7) 6-7(4) 6-2. Umpiry, "Ivo Karlovic vs Julien Benneteau — London Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-06-10/benneteau-vs-karlovic-london-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 10 June 2009).