Aljaz Bedene defeated Gilles Simon 7-6 6-2 in the Metz round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Aljaz Bedene came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Aljaz Bedene extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Bedene A. took it in straight sets.
Bedene A. and Simon G. faced 4 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Bedene A. went 2–2 (50%) against them, Simon G. 1–3 (25%). Bedene A. came out better against 2 of 3 comparable opponents, Simon G. against 0.
Only 4 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.