6-7(0) 7-6(5) 6-4 2-6 7-6(5)
Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer 6-7(0) 7-6(5) 6-4 2-6 7-6(5) in the 2006 Italian Open final on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer |
| Aces | 4 | 10 |
| Double faults | 1 | 0 |
| First serve % | 85 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 69 | 77 |
| Second serve points won % | 54 | 51 |
| Break points saved % | 60 | 67 |
| Break points converted % | 33 | 40 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 67 |
| Return points won % | 33 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 49 | 51 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer |
| Country |
ESP
|
SUI
|
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | Aug 8, 1981 |
| Age | 19 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,635 | 7,010 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,215 | 2,349 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 1,219–272 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $130,594,339 |
Path
Rafael Nadal's path
Rafael Nadal's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.