David Ferrer defeated Jurgen Melzer 7-5 6-3 6-3 in the ESP vs AUT round robin on clay. The result followed the form book — David Ferrer came in leading the head-to-head 5–2. David Ferrer extended the head-to-head to 6–2.
Ferrer D. took it in straight sets.
Ferrer D. and Melzer J. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Ferrer D. went 2–2 (50%) against them, Melzer J. 1–3 (25%). Only 2 of the comparisons are context-comparable — too few for a conclusion.
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Clay: Ferrer D. leads 5–1 · Hard: level 1–1