Although Suzuki lost to Federer in straight sets in the former (6–3, 6–4, 6–4), Suzuki challenged Federer in many of the games and put up a close battle in each of the sets he lost.
Selvom Suzuki tabte til Federer i lige sæt (6–3, 6–4, 6–4), udfordrede Suzuki Federer i flere af spillene og mønstrede en tæt kamp i hvert sæt han tabte.