David Ferrer defeated Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-7(3) 7-5 in the 2004 Stuttgart Open quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | David Ferrer | Rafael Nadal |
| Aces | 3 | 2 |
| Double faults | 3 | 1 |
| First serve % | 62 | 73 |
| First serve points won % | 67 | 58 |
| Second serve points won % | 45 | 54 |
| Break points saved % | 33 | 54 |
| Break points converted % | 46 | 67 |
| Service points won % | 59 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 41 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
Player Comparison
| Field | David Ferrer | Rafael Nadal |
| Country |
ESP
|
ESP
|
| Birth date | Apr 2, 1982 | Jun 3, 1986 |
| Age | 22 | 18 |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 47 | 57 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 749 | 685 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,700 | 1,807 |
| Current career W-L | 703–371 | 1,056–228 |
| Current career earnings | $31,483,911 | $134,946,100 |
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