Rafael Nadal def. Novak Djokovic
7-5 6-3
Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-3 in the 2012 Italian Open final on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 1 |
| Double faults | 0 | 4 |
| First serve % | 57.0% | 64.0% |
| First serve points won % | 69.0% | 68.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 57.0% | 37.0% |
| Break points saved % | 86.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points converted % | 57.0% | 14.0% |
| Service points won % | 64.0% | 57.0% |
| Return points won % | 43.0% | 36.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +0.8 | -6.2 |
| Match Return+ | +6.2 | -0.8 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2012 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | SRB |
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | May 22, 1987 |
| Age | 25 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 9,105 | 11,200 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,345 | 2,400 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 1,141–231 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $194,691,590 |
Path
Rafael Nadal's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ferrer | 7-6(6) 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 19, 2012 | SF |
| Tomas Berdych | 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 19, 2012 | QF |
| Marcel Granollers | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 18, 2012 | R16 |
| Florian Mayer | 6-1 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 16, 2012 | R32 |
Rafael Nadal's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Novak Djokovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Federer | 6-2 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | May 19, 2012 | SF |
| Jo-Wilfried Tsonga | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 19, 2012 | QF |
| Juan Monaco | 4-6 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 18, 2012 | R16 |
| Bernard Tomic | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 16, 2012 | R32 |