Roger Federer defeated Potito Starace 6-3 6-0 6-4 in the ITA vs SUI round robin on clay. The result followed the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 4–0. Roger Federer extended the head-to-head to 5–0.
Federer R. took it in straight sets.
Federer R. and Starace P. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Federer R. went 8–3 (73%) against them, Starace P. 2–3 (40%). Federer R. came out clearly better against 3 of 5 comparable opponents, Starace P. against 0.
Clay: Federer R. leads 4–0 · Hard: Federer R. leads 1–0
Roger Federer beat Potito Starace 6-3 6-0 6-4. Umpiry, "Roger Federer vs Potito Starace — ITA vs SUI Round Robin", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-09-18/federer-vs-starace-ita-vs-sui-rr?utm_source=cite (as of 18 September 2009).