Roger Federer defeated David Nalbandian 6-3 3-6 7-6(5) in the 2006 Italian Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Roger Federer | David Nalbandian |
| Aces | 9 | 2 |
| Double faults | 2 | 8 |
| First serve % | 48 | 57 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 62 |
| Second serve points won % | 44 | 48 |
| Break points saved % | 69 | 44 |
| Break points converted % | 56 | 31 |
| Service points won % | 56 | 56 |
| Return points won % | 44 | 44 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Roger Federer | David Nalbandian |
| Country |
SUI
|
ARG
|
| Birth date | Aug 8, 1981 | Jan 1, 1982 |
| Age | 24 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 3 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 7,160 | 2,845 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,344 | 2,032 |
| Current career W-L | 1,219–272 | 358–187 |
| Current career earnings | $130,594,339 | $11,123,125 |
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