Rafael Nadal defeated Alex Kuznetsov 6-4 6-1 6-1 in the 2012 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Alex Kuznetsov |
| Aces | 8 | 5 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 68 | 65 |
| First serve points won % | 86 | 49 |
| Second serve points won % | 65 | 46 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 40 |
| Break points converted % | 60 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 79 | 48 |
| Return points won % | 52 | 21 |
| Total points won % | 64 | 36 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Alex Kuznetsov |
| Country |
ESP
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | Feb 5, 1987 |
| Age | 25 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 167 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 9,595 | 301 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,238 | 1,556 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 9–30 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $924,466 |
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