Rafael Nadal def. Philipp Kohlschreiber
3-6 6-1 6-4
Rafael Nadal defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the 2008 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Philipp Kohlschreiber |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 12 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 74.0% | 57.0% |
| First serve points won % | 64.0% | 64.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 52.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points saved % | 70.0% | 62.0% |
| Break points converted % | 38.0% | 30.0% |
| Service points won % | 61.0% | 54.0% |
| Return points won % | 46.0% | 39.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Philipp Kohlschreiber |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | GER |
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | Oct 16, 1983 |
| Age | 21 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 27 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5,930 | 1,155 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,101 | 1,852 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 449–375 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $13,758,395 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.