James Blake def. Rafael Nadal
6-4 7-6(0)
James Blake defeated Rafael Nadal 6-4 7-6(0) in the 2006 ATP Finals round robin on hard courts on November 13, 2006.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | James Blake | Rafael Nadal |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 10 | 1 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 59.0% | 68.0% |
| First serve points won % | 68.0% | 51.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 46.0% | 54.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 62.0% |
| Break points converted % | 38.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 59.0% | 52.0% |
| Return points won % | 48.0% | 41.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | James Blake | Rafael Nadal |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1979 | Jun 3, 1986 |
| Age | 26 | 20 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,130 | 4,270 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,971 | 2,143 |
| Current career W-L | 349–237 | 1,056–228 |
| Current career earnings | $7,981,882 | $134,946,100 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.