Fernando Verdasco def. Rafael Nadal
7-6(6) 4-6 3-6 7-6(4) 6-2
Fernando Verdasco defeated Rafael Nadal 7-6(6) 4-6 3-6 7-6(4) 6-2 in the 2016 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Fernando Verdasco | Rafael Nadal |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 20 | 7 |
| Double faults | 10 | 6 |
| First serve % | 61.0% | 64.0% |
| First serve points won % | 72.0% | 69.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points saved % | 62.0% | 67.0% |
| Break points converted % | 33.0% | 38.0% |
| Service points won % | 61.0% | 62.0% |
| Return points won % | 38.0% | 39.0% |
| Total points won % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Match Serve+ | -2.2 | -1.3 |
| Match Return+ | +1.3 | +2.2 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2016 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Fernando Verdasco | Rafael Nadal |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | ESP |
| Birth date | Nov 15, 1983 | Jun 3, 1986 |
| Age | 32 | 29 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 45 | 5 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 900 | 5,230 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,831 | 2,239 |
| Current career W-L | 549–442 | 1,056–228 |
| Current career earnings | $18,368,908 | $134,946,100 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.