Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the 2018 Italian Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
| Aces | 1 | 4 |
| Double faults | 2 | 0 |
| First serve % | 60 | 71 |
| First serve points won % | 64 | 60 |
| Second serve points won % | 69 | 61 |
| Break points saved % | 67 | 40 |
| Break points converted % | 60 | 33 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 60 |
| Return points won % | 40 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
| Country |
ESP
|
SRB
|
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | May 22, 1987 |
| Age | 31 | 30 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 18 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 7,950 | 1,905 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,309 | 2,160 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 1,141–231 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $194,691,590 |
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