Rafael Nadal defeated Jiri Novak 6-1 6-3 in the 2004 ASB Classic semifinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Jiri Novak |
| Aces | 1 | 2 |
| Double faults | 0 | 3 |
| First serve % | 66 | 55 |
| First serve points won % | 77 | 56 |
| Second serve points won % | 69 | 48 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 74 | 52 |
| Return points won % | 48 | 26 |
| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Jiri Novak |
| Country |
ESP
|
CZE
|
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | Mar 22, 1975 |
| Age | 17 | 28 |
| Height | 185 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 48 | 14 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 766 | 1,510 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,676 | 1,856 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 319–253 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $7,618,613 |
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