Rafael Nadal vs Gael Monfils — Doha Final
Rafael Nadal defeated Gael Monfils 6-1 6-7 6-2 in the Doha final on hard. The result followed the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 8–2, defending last year's round of 32. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 9–2.
Key context
- Match story: Rafael Nadal came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 6–7 6–2.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedNadal R. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
10 shared · last 12 monthsNadal R. and Monfils G. faced 10 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Nadal R. went 22–3 (88%) against them, Monfils G. 5–5 (50%). Nadal R. came out better against 5 of 10 comparable opponents, Monfils G. against 0.
vs Djokovic N.#11L3-6 4-6Beijing · hardL7-6 2-6 4-6Shanghai Masters · hard
vs Federer R.W7-5 6-3Tour Finals · hardW6-4 6-7 6-3Shanghai Masters · hard
vs Isner J.W7-6 7-6Cincinnati Masters · hardL5-7 2-6 6-4 6-7US Open · hard
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vs Berdych T.W6-2 6-4Rome Masters · clayW7-6 6-4 6-7 6-7 7-5Roland Garros · clay
vs Dolgopolov A.W6-3 6-2Shanghai Masters · hardW6-7 7-6 6-3 6-3Australian Open · hard
vs Gulbis E.W1-6 7-5 6-4Rome Masters · clayW6-7 6-4 7-6 6-2Roland Garros · clay
vs Kohlschreiber P.W6-7 6-4 6-3 6-1US Open · hardL4-6 4-6Stuttgart · grass
vs Tsonga J.W6-3 7-6Monte Carlo Masters · clayL3-6 6-7Tokyo · hard
vs Robredo T.W6-0 6-2 6-2US Open · hardL6-2 7-6 2-6 6-7 2-6Roland Garros · clay
vs Raonic M.W6-2 6-2Canada Masters · hardW6-4 6-2Halle · grass
Head-to-head
11 meetings · Nadal R. leads 9–2Hard: Nadal R. leads 5–2 · Clay: Nadal R. leads 4–0
Draw
Player context
Before the matchCite this
Rafael Nadal beat Gael Monfils 6-1 6-7(5) 6-2. Umpiry, "Rafael Nadal vs Gael Monfils — Doha Final", https://umpiry.com/match/2014-01-04/monfils-vs-nadal-doha-f?utm_source=cite (as of 4 January 2014).