Gilles Simon defeated Rafael Nadal 3-6 7-5 7-6(6) in the 2008 Madrid Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gilles Simon | Rafael Nadal |
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| Aces | 3 | 2 |
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| Double faults | 3 | 1 |
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| First serve % | 61 | 62 |
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| First serve points won % | 63 | 65 |
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| Second serve points won % | 49 | 59 |
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| Break points saved % | 77 | 50 |
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| Break points converted % | 50 | 23 |
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| Service points won % | 58 | 63 |
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| Return points won % | 37 | 42 |
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| Total points won % | 49 | 51 |
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Player Comparison
| Field | Gilles Simon | Rafael Nadal |
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| Country |
FRA
|
ESP
|
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| Birth date | Dec 27, 1984 | Jun 3, 1986 |
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| Age | 23 | 22 |
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| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
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| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
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| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 1 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 1,390 | 7,000 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,946 | 2,323 |
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| Current career W-L | 499–383 | 1,056–228 |
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| Current career earnings | $16,045,734 | $134,946,100 |
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