Thierry Ascione vs Rafael Nadal — Chennai Round of 32
Chennai · ATP · Round of 32
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 5 January 2004 ·
hard
Ascione T.7-6 6-4
Nadal R.
Ascione T.
762
Nadal R.
640
Thierry Ascione defeated Rafael Nadal 7-6 6-4 in the Chennai round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Thierry Ascione claimed a first win over Rafael Nadal in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Thierry Ascione edged Rafael Nadal in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-19 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 3-6 7-5 6-1 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
65%
65%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
66%
73%
2nd serve points won·Slight edge
49%
56%
Service points won·Slight edge
60%
67%
Return points won·Slight edge
34%
42%
Break points saved·Slight edge
57%
64%
Aces / match·Slight edge
3.4
4.5
Double faults / match·Even
2.7
2.5
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (65 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Mediumbalanced pace
SlowFast