Rafael Nadal defeated Santiago Giraldo 6-2 6-4 in the Beijing round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 5–0. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 6–0.
Nadal R. took it in straight sets.
Nadal R. and Giraldo S. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Nadal R. went 7–0 (100%) against them, Giraldo S. 1–4 (20%). Nadal R. came out clearly better against 4 of 5 comparable opponents, Giraldo S. against 0.