Lleyton Hewitt defeated Rafael Nadal 7-5 3-6 1-6 7-6(3) 6-2 in the 2005 Australian Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Lleyton Hewitt | Rafael Nadal |
| Aces | 18 | 5 |
| Double faults | 6 | 3 |
| First serve % | 51 | 69 |
| First serve points won % | 76 | 65 |
| Second serve points won % | 52 | 57 |
| Break points saved % | 67 | 71 |
| Break points converted % | 29 | 33 |
| Service points won % | 64 | 62 |
| Return points won % | 38 | 36 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Lleyton Hewitt | Rafael Nadal |
| Country |
AUS
|
ESP
|
| Birth date | Feb 24, 1981 | Jun 3, 1986 |
| Age | 23 | 18 |
| Height | 178 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 56 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,590 | 715 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,090 | 1,806 |
| Current career W-L | 567–244 | 1,056–228 |
| Current career earnings | $20,890,470 | $134,946,100 |
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