David Nalbandian defeated Roger Federer 7-6(4) 7-6(5) in the 2003 Cincinnati Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | David Nalbandian | Roger Federer |
| Aces | 3 | 14 |
| Double faults | 6 | 6 |
| First serve % | 51 | 48 |
| First serve points won % | 69 | 81 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 38 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 62 |
| Break points converted % | 38 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 60 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 40 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
Player Comparison
| Field | David Nalbandian | Roger Federer |
| Country |
ARG
|
SUI
|
| Birth date | Jan 1, 1982 | Aug 8, 1981 |
| Age | 21 | 22 |
| Height | 180 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 14 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,580 | 3,910 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,867 | 2,053 |
| Current career W-L | 358–187 | 1,219–272 |
| Current career earnings | $11,123,125 | $130,594,339 |
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