Rafael Nadal def. Novak Djokovic
6-3 6-1
Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-1 in the 2012 Monte-Carlo Masters final on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 0 |
| Double faults | 1 | 0 |
| First serve % | 68.0% | 62.0% |
| First serve points won % | 85.0% | 40.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 50.0% | 56.0% |
| Break points saved % | 0.0% | 38.0% |
| Break points converted % | 62.0% | 100.0% |
| Service points won % | 74.0% | 46.0% |
| Return points won % | 54.0% | 26.0% |
| Total points won % | 63.0% | 37.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +10.7 | -17.2 |
| Match Return+ | +17.2 | -10.7 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2012 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | SRB |
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | May 22, 1987 |
| Age | 25 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 9,215 | 12,670 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,311 | 2,421 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 1,141–231 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $194,691,590 |
Path
Rafael Nadal's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilles Simon | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 21, 2012 | SF |
| Stan Wawrinka | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 21, 2012 | QF |
| Mikhail Kukushkin | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 2012 | R16 |
| Jarkko Nieminen | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 2012 | R32 |
Rafael Nadal's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Novak Djokovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Berdych | 4-6 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 21, 2012 | SF |
| Robin Haase | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 21, 2012 | QF |
| Alexandr Dolgopolov | 2-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 2012 | R16 |
| Andreas Seppi | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 2012 | R32 |