Rafael Nadal defeated Mariano Puerta 6-4 6-1 in the 2005 Mexican Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Mariano Puerta |
| Aces | 4 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 0 |
| First serve % | 79 | 75 |
| First serve points won % | 81 | 51 |
| Second serve points won % | 40 | 46 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 67 |
| Break points converted % | 33 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 72 | 50 |
| Return points won % | 50 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 61 | 39 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Mariano Puerta |
| Country |
ESP
|
ARG
|
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | Sep 19, 1978 |
| Age | 18 | 26 |
| Height | 185 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 39 | 74 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 925 | 521 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,881 | 1,643 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 121–116 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $1,781,372 |
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