Rafael Nadal defeated Gael Monfils 6-3 6-2 in the 2008 Paris Masters third round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Gael Monfils |
| Aces | 0 | 4 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 57 | 43 |
| First serve points won % | 74 | 65 |
| Second serve points won % | 65 | 56 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 25 |
| Break points converted % | 75 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 70 | 60 |
| Return points won % | 40 | 30 |
| Total points won % | 57 | 43 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Gael Monfils |
| Country |
ESP
|
FRA
|
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | Sep 1, 1986 |
| Age | 22 | 22 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 16 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 7,100 | 1,408 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,296 | 1,957 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 577–362 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $25,067,477 |
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