Rafael Nadal defeated Carlos Moya 6-7 7-6 7-6 in the Chennai semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 4–2, defending last year's semi-final. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 5–2.
Nadal R. came through in three sets.
Nadal R. and Moya C. faced 10 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Nadal R. went 18–6 (75%) against them, Moya C. 5–8 (38%). Nadal R. came out better against 4 of 9 comparable opponents, Moya C. against 1 — though 2 of those edges carry caveats (retirement).
Hard: Nadal R. leads 2–1 · Clay: Nadal R. leads 3–1
Rafael Nadal beat Carlos Moya 6-7(3) 7-6(8) 7-6(1). Umpiry, "Rafael Nadal vs Carlos Moya — Chennai Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-01-05/moya-vs-nadal-chennai-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 5 January 2008).