Rafael Nadal def. Novak Djokovic
6-4 1-6 6-4
Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4 1-6 6-4 in the 2008 Beijing Olympics semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | SRB |
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | May 22, 1987 |
| Age | 22 | 21 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 3 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 6,305 | 4,905 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,336 | 2,150 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 1,141–231 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $194,691,590 |
Path
Rafael Nadal's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurgen Melzer | 6-0 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 16, 2008 | QF |
| Igor Andreev | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 15, 2008 | R16 |
| Lleyton Hewitt | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 13, 2008 | R32 |
| Potito Starace | 6-2 3-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 12, 2008 | R64 |
Rafael Nadal's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Gonzalez | 6-3 7-6(2) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 17, 2008 | F |
Novak Djokovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gael Monfils | 4-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 16, 2008 | QF |
| Mikhail Youzhny | 7-6(3) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 15, 2008 | R16 |
| Rainer Schuettler | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 13, 2008 | R32 |
| Robby Ginepri | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 12, 2008 | R64 |