Rafael Nadal defeated Xavier Malisse 6-2 6-2 6-4 in the 2005 Roland Garros round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Xavier Malisse |
| Aces | 0 | 2 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 51 | 56 |
| First serve points won % | 79 | 61 |
| Second serve points won % | 66 | 33 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 72 | 49 |
| Return points won % | 51 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 61 | 39 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Xavier Malisse |
| Country |
ESP
|
BEL
|
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | Jul 19, 1980 |
| Age | 18 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 46 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,600 | 833 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,085 | 1,754 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 282–266 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $5,702,871 |
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