Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer 2-6 6-4 6-4 in the 2006 Dubai Tennis Championships final on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer |
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| Aces | 1 | 9 |
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| Double faults | 1 | 0 |
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| First serve % | 70 | 59 |
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| First serve points won % | 68 | 80 |
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| Second serve points won % | 54 | 57 |
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| Break points saved % | 0 | 40 |
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| Break points converted % | 60 | 100 |
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| Service points won % | 64 | 71 |
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| Return points won % | 29 | 36 |
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| Total points won % | 48 | 52 |
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Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer |
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| Country |
ESP
|
SUI
|
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| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | Aug 8, 1981 |
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| Age | 19 | 24 |
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| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
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| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
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| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 1 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 4,455 | 6,725 |
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| Elo (entering) | 2,144 | 2,366 |
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| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 1,219–272 |
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| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $130,594,339 |
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Path
Rafael Nadal's path
Rafael Nadal's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.