Marin Cilic defeated Benjamin Becker 6-1 6-3 in the Delray Beach round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Marin Cilic came in leading the head-to-head 3–1. Marin Cilic extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
Cilic M. took it in straight sets.
Cilic M. and Becker B. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Cilic M. went 1–2 (33%) against them, Becker B. 1–2 (33%). Only 2 of the comparisons are context-comparable — too few for a conclusion.
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Hard: Cilic M. leads 3–0 · Grass: level 1–1