Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are set to renew their storied rivalry Friday night, with a berth in the Australian Open final on the line. This will be their 33rd meeting with Nadal holding a 22-10 advantage in the FedEx ATP Head2Head series. The last time they met in a best-of-five-set match was two years ago here in the semi-finals, with Nadal winning in four sets.
Date: Friday, January 24, 2014
Start Time: 7:30 p.m. (local time), 3:30 a.m. ET
Where: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park
Watch: ESPN
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Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer Odds Comparison
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| Rafael Nadal | 1.62 | 1.65 | 1.62 | 1.65 | 1.62 | 1.61 |
| Roger Federer | 2.30 | 2.25 | 2.30 | 2.25 | 2.30 | 2.30 |
All odds are subject to change. Odds listed are correct at the time of the latest update.
Our Tip: Roger Federer in five sets.
Preview:
Below are some statistical insights that could hold the answer to who will win tonight’s showdown…
NADAL HIGHLIGHTS
• “70-70 Club” on serve – 70% 1st serves in play – 77% 1st serve points won (winning almost 60% on 2nd serves as well) – saved 72% (18 of 25) break points faced
• Strong return game – 77% hit back in play – 34% won returning 1st serves – 58% won returning 2nd serves – 21 breaks of serve in 14 sets played
• Big forehand weapon – 74 forehand winners
FEDERER HIGHLIGHTS
• Dominant serving – 83% 1st serve points won – 61% 2nd serve points won – broken twice in 77 service games
• Very solid baseline play so far – great forehand (66 winners only 57 unforced errors), more aggressive backhand (32 backhand winners) and very aggressive and effective at net (won 135 of 178 net approaches)
• Has matched Nadal’s return of serve numbers through five rounds, breaking serve 30% of the time – his question mark is his ability to convert break chances – he’s converted just 33% (22 of 66)
| Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer | |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Aces | 45 |
| 10 | Double Faults | 7 |
| 31% | Unreturned Serves | 36% |
| 71% | 1st Serve % | 63% |
| 76% | 1st Serve Points | 83% |
| 59% | 2nd Serve Points | 61% |
| 7 | Broken | 2 |
| 25 | Break Points Faced | 11 |
| 68 | Games Served | 77 |
| 90% | Service Games Held | 97% |
| 205 kmh/127 mph | Broken | 208 kmh/129 mph |
| 77% | Returns in Play | 76% |
| 34% | 1st Return Points Won | 36% |
| 58% | 2nd Return Points Won | 53% |
| 21 | Breaks of Serve | 22 |
| 42 | Break Points | 66 |
| 50% | Pct. Converted | 33% |
| 69 | Return Games Played | 74 |
| 30% | Return Games Won % | 30% |
| 74 | Forehand Winners | 66 |
| 66 | Forehand Unforced Errors | 57 |
| 21 | Backhand Winners | 32 |
| 36 | Backhand Unforced Errors | 63 |
| 151 | Winners | 214 |
| 117 | Unforced Errors | 133 |
| 67 of 87 | Net Points Won | 135 of 178 |
| 77% | Net Points Won | 76% |
| 53% | Baseline Points Won | 51% |
| 55 | Games Lost | 55 |
| 1 | Sets Lost | 1 |
| 11:32 | Time on Court | 10:28 |
Source: www.atpworldtour.com
