David Ferrer defeated Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-2 6-3 in the 2011 Australian Open quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | David Ferrer | Rafael Nadal |
| Aces | 8 | 2 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 68 | 66 |
| First serve points won % | 72 | 55 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 37 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 53 |
| Break points converted % | 47 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 67 | 49 |
| Return points won % | 51 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 58 | 42 |
Player Comparison
| Field | David Ferrer | Rafael Nadal |
| Country |
ESP
|
ESP
|
| Birth date | Apr 2, 1982 | Jun 3, 1986 |
| Age | 28 | 24 |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 7 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,895 | 12,390 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,097 | 2,279 |
| Current career W-L | 703–371 | 1,056–228 |
| Current career earnings | $31,483,911 | $134,946,100 |
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