Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic — London Final
Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 7-6 7-5 in the London final on carpet. The result followed the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 8–3, defending last year's quarter-final. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 9–3.
Key context
- Match story: Rafael Nadal edged Novak Djokovic in two tight sets (7–6 7–5).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedNadal R. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
19 shared · last 12 monthsNadal R. and Djokovic N. faced 19 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Nadal R. went 25–10 (71%) against them, Djokovic N. 21–6 (78%). Results against comparable opponents are close (2 : 5 better-results split).
vs Wawrinka S.#142W6-4 6-3Paris Masters · hardW7-6 6-2Indian Wells Masters · hard
vs Monaco J.L6-7 1-4Cincinnati Masters · hardW7-5 7-6 6-7 6-1US Open · hard- vs Federer R.W7-5 7-5Monte Carlo Masters · clayL3-6 2-3Monte Carlo Masters · clay
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vs Gasquet R.W3-6 6-3 6-4Masters Cup · hardL4-6 2-6Masters Cup · hard
vs Ferrer D.L6-4 4-6 3-6Masters Cup · hardL4-6 4-6Masters Cup · hard
vs Kiefer N.W6-2 6-4Miami Masters · hardW6-3 6-3Canada Masters · hard
vs Baghdatis M.W6-4 6-4Madrid Masters · clayW7-6 7-6 6-7 4-6 7-5Wimbledon · grass- vs Nalbandian D.L1-6 2-6Madrid Masters · clayL4-6 6-7Madrid Masters · clay
- vs Mathieu P.W6-4 6-4Miami Masters · hardW6-4 6-3 6-4Roland Garros · clay
- vs Tsonga J.L2-6 3-6 2-6Australian Open · hardW4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6Australian Open · hard
- vs Verdasco F.W6-1 6-0 6-2Roland Garros · clayW6-7 6-3 6-3Madrid Masters · clay
- vs Ferrero J.W6-4 6-1Monte Carlo Masters · clayW6-3 2-6 6-4Madrid Masters · clay
vs Murray A.W7-6 6-4Madrid Masters · clayW6-0 6-4Monte Carlo Masters · clay
vs Ancic M.W6-0 6-3Monte Carlo Masters · clayW7-6 6-2Madrid Masters · clay
vs Davydenko N.L4-6 2-6Miami Masters · hardL6-4 6-3 4-6 0-0RUS vs SRB · hard- vs Almagro N.W6-1 6-1 6-1Roland Garros · clayW6-1 1-0Rome Masters · clay
- vs Becker B.W7-5 6-2Miami Masters · hardW6-0 6-2 7-6Australian Open · hard
vs Fish M.Hard to compareW6-3 7-6 6-3Wimbledon · grassW6-2 5-7 6-3Indian Wells Masters · hard- vs Kohlschreiber P.Hard to compareW6-3 6-3Stuttgart · grassW6-3 6-2Indian Wells Masters · hard
Head-to-head
12 meetings · Nadal R. leads 9–3Carpet: Nadal R. leads 1–0 · Clay: Nadal R. leads 5–0 · Hard: Djokovic N. leads 3–2 · Grass: Nadal R. leads 1–0
- Nadal R.June 2008LondonThis matchCarpet7-6(6) 7-5
- Nadal R.May 2008Roland GarrosClay6-4 6-2 7-6
- Nadal R.May 2008HamburgClay7-5 2-6 6-2
- Djokovic N.March 2008Indian Wells MastersHard6-3 6-2
- Nadal R.November 2007Masters CupHard6-4 6-4
Draw
Player context
Before the matchCite this
Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic 7-6(6) 7-5. Umpiry, "Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic — London Final", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-06-15/djokovic-vs-nadal-london-f?utm_source=cite (as of 15 June 2008).