Rafael Nadal def. Novak Djokovic
6-3 2-6 6-1
Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3 2-6 6-1 in the 2009 Monte-Carlo Masters final on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | ||
AcesServes that land in and are not touched by the returner. | 2 | 4 |
Double faultsService points lost by missing both first and second serve. | 1 | 3 |
First serve %Percentage of service points where the first serve landed in. | 65.5% | 62.1% |
First serve points won %Percentage of points won after making a first serve. | 61.4% | 55.6% |
Second serve points won %Percentage of second-serve points won, including points lost through double faults. | 46.7% | 33.3% |
Break points saved %Percentage of break points won by the server. | 54.5% | 50.0% |
Service points won %Percentage of all points won while serving. | 56.3% | 47.1% |
| Returning | ||
Break points converted %Percentage of break-point chances won by the returner. | 50.0% | 45.5% |
Return points won %Percentage of all points won while returning. | 52.9% | 43.7% |
| Overall | ||
Total points won %Percentage of all completed points won. | 54.6% | 45.4% |
Match Serve+This match’s service points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | -7.1 | -16.3 |
Match Return+This match’s return points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +16.3 | +7.1 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2009 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | SRB |
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | May 22, 1987 |
| Age | 22 | 21 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 3 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 14,470 | 9,010 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,323 | 2,172 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 1,141–231 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $194,691,590 |
Path
Rafael Nadal's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Murray | 6-2 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 2009 | SF |
| Ivan Ljubicic | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 2009 | QF |
| Nicolas Lapentti | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 17, 2009 | R16 |
| Juan Ignacio Chela | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 15, 2009 | R32 |
Rafael Nadal's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Novak Djokovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Wawrinka | 4-6 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 2009 | SF |
| Fernando Verdasco | 6-2 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 2009 | QF |
| Albert Montanes | 6-1 6-7(4) 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 17, 2009 | R16 |
| Oscar Hernandez | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 15, 2009 | R32 |