Mariano Zabaleta def. David Nalbandian
2-6 7-6(3) 6-3
Mariano Zabaleta defeated David Nalbandian 2-6 7-6(3) 6-3 in the 2003 ASB Classic round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mariano Zabaleta | David Nalbandian |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 4 |
| Double faults | 3 | 6 |
| First serve % | 54.0% | 68.0% |
| First serve points won % | 67.0% | 57.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 51.0% | 61.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points converted % | 57.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 60.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 40.0% |
| Total points won % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mariano Zabaleta | David Nalbandian |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | ARG |
| Birth date | Feb 28, 1978 | Jan 1, 1982 |
| Age | 24 | 21 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 48 | 12 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 736 | 1,775 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,641 | 1,856 |
| Current career W-L | 201–208 | 358–187 |
| Current career earnings | $3,204,127 | $11,123,125 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.