Rafael Nadal defeated Ernests Gulbis 5-7 6-2 7-6(2) 6-3 in the 2008 Wimbledon second round on grass courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Ernests Gulbis |
| Aces | 4 | 15 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 66 | 68 |
| First serve points won % | 80 | 76 |
| Second serve points won % | 61 | 45 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 57 |
| Break points converted % | 43 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 74 | 66 |
| Return points won % | 34 | 26 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Ernests Gulbis |
| Country |
ESP
|
LAT
|
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | Aug 30, 1988 |
| Age | 22 | 19 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 48 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5,755 | 747 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,295 | 1,794 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 221–233 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $7,668,948 |
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