Richard Gasquet defeated Nikolay Davydenko 3-6 7-6 6-3 in the Doha final on hard. The result followed the form book — Richard Gasquet came in leading the head-to-head 4–2, defending the title. Richard Gasquet extended the head-to-head to 5–2.
Gasquet R. came through in three sets.
Gasquet R. and Davydenko N. faced 7 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Gasquet R. went 4–4 (50%) against them, Davydenko N. 1–6 (14%). Gasquet R. came out better against 4 of 7 comparable opponents, Davydenko N. against 1.
Hard: Gasquet R. leads 4–1 · Clay: level 1–1