Lleyton Hewitt defeated David Nalbandian 6-3 6-2 1-6 3-6 10-8 in the 2005 Australian Open quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Lleyton Hewitt | David Nalbandian |
| Aces | 16 | 4 |
| Double faults | 6 | 4 |
| First serve % | 50 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 73 | 71 |
| Second serve points won % | 51 | 45 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 62 |
| Break points converted % | 38 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 62 | 61 |
| Return points won % | 39 | 38 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Lleyton Hewitt | David Nalbandian |
| Country |
AUS
|
ARG
|
| Birth date | Feb 24, 1981 | Jan 1, 1982 |
| Age | 23 | 23 |
| Height | 178 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 9 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,590 | 1,945 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,098 | 1,969 |
| Current career W-L | 567–244 | 358–187 |
| Current career earnings | $20,890,470 | $11,123,125 |
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