Gael Monfils defeated Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-4 in the 2012 Qatar Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gael Monfils | Rafael Nadal |
| Aces | 4 | 1 |
| Double faults | 1 | 1 |
| First serve % | 76 | 72 |
| First serve points won % | 69 | 64 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 43 |
| Break points saved % | 67 | 0 |
| Break points converted % | 100 | 33 |
| Service points won % | 65 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 35 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gael Monfils | Rafael Nadal |
| Country |
FRA
|
ESP
|
| Birth date | Sep 1, 1986 | Jun 3, 1986 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Height | 193 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,910 | 9,595 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,018 | 2,264 |
| Current career W-L | 577–362 | 1,056–228 |
| Current career earnings | $25,067,477 | $134,946,100 |
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