Fernando Gonzalez def. James Blake
4-6 7-5 11-9
Fernando Gonzalez defeated James Blake 4-6 7-5 11-9 in the 2008 Beijing Olympics semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Fernando Gonzalez | James Blake |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CHI | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 29, 1980 | Dec 28, 1979 |
| Age | 28 | 28 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 15 | 7 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,340 | 2,020 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,927 | 1,908 |
| Current career W-L | 340–194 | 349–237 |
| Current career earnings | $8,862,276 | $7,981,882 |
Path
Fernando Gonzalez's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul-Henri Mathieu | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 16, 2008 | QF |
| Olivier Rochus | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 15, 2008 | R16 |
| Marin Cilic | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 13, 2008 | R32 |
| Peng Sun | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 12, 2008 | R64 |
Fernando Gonzalez's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Nadal | 3-6 6-7(2) 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 17, 2008 | F |
James Blake's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Federer | 6-4 7-6(2) | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 16, 2008 | QF |
| Gilles Simon | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 15, 2008 | R16 |
| Dominik Hrbaty | 7-6(3) 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 13, 2008 | R32 |
| Chris Guccione | 6-3 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 12, 2008 | R64 |