Rafael Nadal vs Ernests Gulbis — Doha Quarter-final
Doha · ATP · Quarter-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 30 December 2013 ·
hard
Nadal R.7-5 6-4
Gulbis E.
Nadal R.
762
Gulbis E.
540
Rafael Nadal defeated Ernests Gulbis 7-5 6-4 in the Doha quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 7–0, defending last year's semi-final. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 8–0.
Key context
- Match story: Rafael Nadal edged Ernests Gulbis in two tight sets (7–5 6–4).
Head to head
7–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-02 | Doha | QF | hard | Rafael Nadal | 7-5 6-4 |
| 2013-05-12 | Rome Masters | R16 | clay | Rafael Nadal | 1-6 7-5 6-4 |
| 2013-03-07 | Indian Wells Masters | R16 | hard | Rafael Nadal | 4-6 6-4 7-5 |
| 2011-01-03 | Doha | QF | hard | Rafael Nadal | 7-6 6-3 |
| 2010-04-25 | Rome Masters | SF | clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 3-6 6-4 |
| 2008-10-12 | Madrid Masters | R32 | clay | Rafael Nadal | 7-5 3-6 6-3 |
| 2008-06-23 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Rafael Nadal | 5-7 6-2 7-6 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
65%
55%
1st serve points won·Even
73%
74%
2nd serve points won·Slight edge
56%
48%
Service points won·Even
67%
63%
Return points won·Slight edge
42%
36%
Break points saved·Even
64%
60%
Aces / match·Clear edge
4.5
7.0
Double faults / match·Dominant
2.4
5.1
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Mediumbalanced pace
SlowFast