Nikolay Davydenko def. Rafael Nadal
6-4 6-2
Nikolay Davydenko defeated Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-2 in the 2008 Miami Open final on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nikolay Davydenko | Rafael Nadal |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 0 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 64.0% | 70.0% |
| First serve points won % | 80.0% | 60.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 59.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 33.0% |
| Break points converted % | 67.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 72.0% | 54.0% |
| Return points won % | 46.0% | 28.0% |
| Total points won % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +9.1 | -9.3 |
| Match Return+ | +9.3 | -9.1 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2008 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Nikolay Davydenko | Rafael Nadal |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | ESP |
| Birth date | Jun 2, 1981 | Jun 3, 1986 |
| Age | 26 | 21 |
| Height | 178 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,710 | 5,705 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,981 | 2,129 |
| Current career W-L | 470–329 | 1,056–228 |
| Current career earnings | $16,186,480 | $134,946,100 |
Path
Nikolay Davydenko's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Roddick | 7-6(5) 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 5, 2008 | SF |
| Janko Tipsarevic | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 4, 2008 | QF |
| Mario Ancic | 4-6 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 3, 2008 | R16 |
| Simone Bolelli | 6-7(5) 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 1, 2008 | R32 |
| Ernests Gulbis | 3-6 7-6(6) 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 30, 2008 | R64 |
Nikolay Davydenko's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Rafael Nadal's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Berdych | 7-6(6) 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 5, 2008 | SF |
| James Blake | 3-6 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 4, 2008 | QF |
| Paul-Henri Mathieu | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 3, 2008 | R16 |
| Nicolas Kiefer | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 1, 2008 | R32 |
| Benjamin Becker | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 30, 2008 | R64 |