David Nalbandian def. Xavier Malisse
7-6(2) 6-4 1-6 2-6 6-2
David Nalbandian defeated Xavier Malisse 7-6(2) 6-4 1-6 2-6 6-2 in the 2002 Wimbledon semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | David Nalbandian | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 25 |
| Double faults | 2 | 7 |
| First serve % | 59.0% | 50.0% |
| First serve points won % | 66.0% | 70.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 54.0% | 42.0% |
| Break points saved % | 65.0% | 72.0% |
| Break points converted % | 28.0% | 35.0% |
| Service points won % | 61.0% | 56.0% |
| Return points won % | 44.0% | 39.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
| Match Serve+ | -1.2 | -6.4 |
| Match Return+ | +6.3 | +1.2 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2002 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | David Nalbandian | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | BEL |
| Birth date | Jan 1, 1982 | Jul 19, 1980 |
| Age | 20 | 21 |
| Height | 180 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 32 | 35 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,084 | 985 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,880 | 1,894 |
| Current career W-L | 358–187 | 282–266 |
| Current career earnings | $11,123,125 | $5,702,871 |
Path
David Nalbandian's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Lapentti | 6-4 6-4 4-6 4-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 2002 | QF |
| Wayne Arthurs | 6-4 7-6(4) 2-6 7-6(7) | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 3, 2002 | R16 |
| George Bastl | 6-2 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 2002 | R32 |
| Paul-Henri Mathieu | 7-6(3) 7-6(7) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 2002 | R64 |
| David Sanchez | 6-4 6-3 4-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 2002 | R128 |
David Nalbandian's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lleyton Hewitt | 1-6 3-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 8, 2002 | F |
Xavier Malisse's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Krajicek | 6-1 4-6 6-2 3-6 9-7 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 2002 | QF |
| Greg Rusedski | 3-6 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 3, 2002 | R16 |
| Yevgeny Kafelnikov | 7-6(4) 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 2002 | R32 |
| Vincent Spadea | 7-5 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 2002 | R64 |
| Galo Blanco | 6-3 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 2002 | R128 |