Roger Federer in 2006
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Roger Federer reached all four Grand Slam finals in 2006, winning three of them. His only loss came against Rafael Nadal
in the French Open
final in four sets, 6-1, 1-6, 4-6, 6-7(4). This was the first time they had met in a Major final. In the other three Grand Slams of 2006, Federer defeated Nadal in the final of the Wimbledon Championships
, 6–0, 7–6(5), 6–7(2), 6–3. He defeated Marcos Baghdatis
, 5–7, 7–5, 6–0, 6–2, at the Australian Open
and Andy Roddick
, 6–2, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1, at the US Open. In addition, Federer made it to six ATP Masters Series 1000 finals, winning four on hard surfaces and losing two on clay to Nadal. Also, Federer won one ATP 500 series event in Tokyo, three ATP 250 series events in Doha, Halle, and Basel, and captured the Year-End Championships for the third time in his career.
Federer won three of the four Grand Slam singles tournaments for the second time and ended the year ranked world no. 1, with his points being several thousand points greater than world no. 2 Nadal. Federer won the year's first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open
, by defeating Cypriot
Marcos Baghdatis
in four sets. This was Federer's seventh consecutive victory in a Grand Slam final (2003 Wimbledon – 2006 Australian Open), a record to start a career, and second overall only to Pete Sampras
's eight consecutive wins (1995 Wimbledon – 2000 Wimbledon).
He also successfully defended his Masters titles at the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells, California
and the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Florida
, and became the first player ever to win the Indian Wells-Key Biscayne double in consecutive years. Federer then started the clay-court season by reaching the final of the ATP Masters Series
event at Monte Carlo, losing in four sets to Nadal. He then reached the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, where he lost to Nadal, 7-6(0), 6-7(5), 4-6, 6-2, 6-7(5) in an epic five-set match that culminated in a decisive tiebreak. At the French Open
, Federer found himself in the final for the first time, but lost to defending champion Nadal in four sets. Although the French Open title eluded him, Federer became one of only two active players who had reached the finals of all four Grand Slam singles tournaments, the other being Andre Agassi
.
Federer entered Wimbledon
as the top seed and reached the final without dropping a set. There, Federer beat rival Nadal in four sets to win the championship and his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title. He then started his North American tour and won his second Rogers Cup title in Toronto, defeating Richard Gasquet
of France in the final. During the US Open, the year's last Grand Slam tournament, he defeated American Roddick in four sets for his third consecutive title at Flushing Meadows
. During the open era, 2006 is the only year in which the same man (Federer) and woman (Justine Henin) reached the finals of all four Grand Slams. At the year-ending Tennis Masters Cup
in Shanghai, Federer defeated defending champion David Nalbandian
in one of his three round-robin matches and Nadal in the semifinals. Federer then defeated American James Blake
, 6–0, 6–3, 6–4, in the finals to win his third Masters Cup title. Federer won 12 titles in 2006, which included three Grand Slam titles and four ATP Masters titles. During the year, he lost to only two players, Nadal in the French Open, Rome, Monte Carlo, and Dubai finals; and Andy Murray in the second round of the Masters Series tournament in Cincinnati
. The Cincinnati loss to Murray was Federer's only straight-set loss of the year and the only tournament out of 17 in which he did not reach the final. His win/loss record for the end of the year was 92-5.
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Rafael Nadal
Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. , he is ranked No. 2 by the Association of Tennis Professionals...
in the French Open
2006 French Open
The 2006 French Open was held in Paris, France from May 28 to June 11, 2006. Both defending champions, Rafael Nadal and Justine Henin-Hardenne, retained their titles. It is one of the four tennis Grand Slams. This edition made history as it became the first Grand Slam tournament to start on a...
final in four sets, 6-1, 1-6, 4-6, 6-7(4). This was the first time they had met in a Major final. In the other three Grand Slams of 2006, Federer defeated Nadal in the final of the Wimbledon Championships
2006 Wimbledon Championships
The 2006 Wimbledon Championships began on 26 June and finished on 9 July 2006.-Gentlemen's singles: Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal 6-0 7-6 6-7 6-3-Ladies' singles: Amélie Mauresmo defeated Justine Henin-Hardenne 2-6 6-3 6-4...
, 6–0, 7–6(5), 6–7(2), 6–3. He defeated Marcos Baghdatis
Marcos Baghdatis
At the French Open, Baghdatis lost in the second round in five sets to Frenchman Julien Benneteau, 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, 7-6, 4-6.At Wimbledon, Baghdatis defeated British player Andy Murray in the fourth round in straight sets. In the quarterfinals, Baghdatis beat the 2002 champion and former world no. 1...
, 5–7, 7–5, 6–0, 6–2, at the Australian Open
2006 Australian Open
The 2006 Australian Open was played between 16 and 29 January 2006.- Leadup :Several leading men's players declined to attend the Open due to injury, including Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal and defending champion Marat Safin....
and Andy Roddick
Andy Roddick
Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick is an American professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. He is currently the second highest-ranked American player, behind Mardy Fish....
, 6–2, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1, at the US Open. In addition, Federer made it to six ATP Masters Series 1000 finals, winning four on hard surfaces and losing two on clay to Nadal. Also, Federer won one ATP 500 series event in Tokyo, three ATP 250 series events in Doha, Halle, and Basel, and captured the Year-End Championships for the third time in his career.
Year summary
2006 Australian Open
The 2006 Australian Open was played between 16 and 29 January 2006.- Leadup :Several leading men's players declined to attend the Open due to injury, including Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal and defending champion Marat Safin....
, by defeating Cypriot
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
Marcos Baghdatis
Marcos Baghdatis
At the French Open, Baghdatis lost in the second round in five sets to Frenchman Julien Benneteau, 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, 7-6, 4-6.At Wimbledon, Baghdatis defeated British player Andy Murray in the fourth round in straight sets. In the quarterfinals, Baghdatis beat the 2002 champion and former world no. 1...
in four sets. This was Federer's seventh consecutive victory in a Grand Slam final (2003 Wimbledon – 2006 Australian Open), a record to start a career, and second overall only to Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras is a retired American tennis player and former world no. 1. During his 15-year tour career, he won 14 Grand Slam singles titles and became recognized as one of the greatest tennis players of all time....
's eight consecutive wins (1995 Wimbledon – 2000 Wimbledon).
Indian Wells, California
Indian Wells is a city in Riverside County, California, in the Coachella Valley , in between Palm Desert and La Quinta. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 4,958....
and the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Florida
Key Biscayne, Florida
Key Biscayne is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States on the island of Key Biscayne. The population was 10,507 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,324....
, and became the first player ever to win the Indian Wells-Key Biscayne double in consecutive years. Federer then started the clay-court season by reaching the final of the ATP Masters Series
ATP Masters Series
The ATP Masters Series was a series of nine tennis tournaments that formed part of the Association of Tennis Professionals tour, held annually throughout the year in Europe, North America...
event at Monte Carlo, losing in four sets to Nadal. He then reached the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, where he lost to Nadal, 7-6(0), 6-7(5), 4-6, 6-2, 6-7(5) in an epic five-set match that culminated in a decisive tiebreak. At the French Open
2006 French Open
The 2006 French Open was held in Paris, France from May 28 to June 11, 2006. Both defending champions, Rafael Nadal and Justine Henin-Hardenne, retained their titles. It is one of the four tennis Grand Slams. This edition made history as it became the first Grand Slam tournament to start on a...
, Federer found himself in the final for the first time, but lost to defending champion Nadal in four sets. Although the French Open title eluded him, Federer became one of only two active players who had reached the finals of all four Grand Slam singles tournaments, the other being Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi
Andre Kirk Agassi is a retired American professional tennis player and former world no. 1. Generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Agassi has been called the best service returner in the history of the game...
.
Federer entered Wimbledon
2006 Wimbledon Championships - Men's Singles
The 2006 Wimbledon Championships - Men's Singles began on June 26 and finished on July 9, 2006. Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal 6-0 7-6 6-7 6-3 in the final to win his fourth successive Wimbledon title.- Schedule :-Seeds:...
as the top seed and reached the final without dropping a set. There, Federer beat rival Nadal in four sets to win the championship and his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title. He then started his North American tour and won his second Rogers Cup title in Toronto, defeating Richard Gasquet
Richard Gasquet
Richard Gasquet is a French professional tennis player. He won the mixed doubles Grand Slam title at the 2004 French Open, partnering Tatiana Golovin. His highest ranking in singles is #7. His best achievements in tennis are reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 2007 and later that year...
of France in the final. During the US Open, the year's last Grand Slam tournament, he defeated American Roddick in four sets for his third consecutive title at Flushing Meadows
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, often referred to as Flushing Meadow Park, Flushing Meadows Park or Flushing Meadows, is a public park in New York City. It contains the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the current venue for the U.S...
. During the open era, 2006 is the only year in which the same man (Federer) and woman (Justine Henin) reached the finals of all four Grand Slams. At the year-ending Tennis Masters Cup
2006 Tennis Masters Cup
The 2006 Tennis Masters Cup was a tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the 37th edition of the year-end singles championships, the 32nd edition of the year-end doubles championships, and was part of the 2006 ATP Tour...
in Shanghai, Federer defeated defending champion David Nalbandian
David Nalbandian
David Pablo Nalbandian is an Argentine professional tennis player and former world no. 3. He was runner-up at the 2002 Wimbledon Championships and the winner of the Tennis Masters Cup in 2005.-Biography:...
in one of his three round-robin matches and Nadal in the semifinals. Federer then defeated American James Blake
James Blake
James Riley Blake is an American professional tennis player. Blake is known for his speed and powerful, flat forehand. As of August 2011, Blake is ranked no. 63 among active male players with 24 career finals appearances...
, 6–0, 6–3, 6–4, in the finals to win his third Masters Cup title. Federer won 12 titles in 2006, which included three Grand Slam titles and four ATP Masters titles. During the year, he lost to only two players, Nadal in the French Open, Rome, Monte Carlo, and Dubai finals; and Andy Murray in the second round of the Masters Series tournament in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Masters
The Cincinnati Open is an annual outdoor hardcourts tennis event held in the Cincinnati suburb of Mason, Ohio, USA. The event started on September 18, 1899 and is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States played in its original city., Between...
. The Cincinnati loss to Murray was Federer's only straight-set loss of the year and the only tournament out of 17 in which he did not reach the final. His win/loss record for the end of the year was 92-5.
Grand Slam performance
| Tournament | Round | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open 2006 Australian Open - Men's Singles Marat Safin was the defending champion but pulled out due to an injury. Roger Federer defeated unseeded Marcos Baghdatis, 5–7, 7–5, 6–0, 6–2, in the final to take his second Australian Open title.-Seeds:# Roger Federer ... |
1R | Win |  Denis IstominDenis Istomin Denis Istomin is a professional Uzbek tennis player. His career high rank is #39, achieved on August 30, 2010. He is coached by his mother.- 2006 :... |
6–2, 6–3, 6–2 |
| 2R | Win |  Florian MayerFlorian Mayer Florian Mayer is a German professional tennis player. He plays on both the ATP Tour and the Challenger Tour. He has won nine Challenger events, which has helped him stay in the top 50 on the rankings.... |
6–1, 6–4, 6–0 | |
| 3R | Win |  Max Mirnyi |
6–3, 6–4, 6–3 | |
| 4R | Win | Tommy Haas |
6–4, 6–0, 3–6, 4–6, 6–2 | |
| QF | Win |  Nikolay DavydenkoNikolay Davydenko Nikolay Vladimirovich Davydenko is a Ukrainian-Russian tennis player. Davydenko's best result in a Grand Slam tournament has been reaching the semifinals, which he has done on four occasions: twice each at the French Open and the U.S. Open. His biggest achievement to date was winning the 2009 ATP... |
6–4, 3–6, 7–6(7), 7–6(5) | |
| SF | Win | Nicolas Kiefer |
6–3, 5–7, 6–0, 6–2 | |
| F | Win (7) |  Marcos Baghdatis |
5–7, 7–5, 6–0, 6–2 | |
| French Open 2006 French Open - Men's Singles Rafael Nadal was the defending champion, and won in the final 1–6, 6–1, 6–4, 7–6, against Roger Federer.-Seeds:# Roger Federer # Rafael Nadal ... |
1R | Win |  Diego HartfieldDiego Hartfield Diego Hartfield , nicknamed El Gato Hartfield is a tennis player on the ATP Tour from Argentina.-Career:... |
7–5, 7–6(2), 6–2 |
| 2R | Win |  Alejandro FallaAlejandro Falla Alejandro Falla Ramirez is a professional male tennis player from Colombia. He turned pro in 2000, plays left-handed, weighs 169 lb and measures 6'1" . At the 2006 Wimbledon tournament, Falla upset 9th seed Nikolay Davydenko and at the 2007 Sony Ericsson Open he beat 9th seed Tommy Haas in... |
6–1, 6–4, 6–3 | |
| 3R | Win |  Nicolás MassúNicolás Massú Nicolás Alejandro Massú Fried , nicknamed Vampiro , is a Chilean tennis player, a former world number nine in singles, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist... |
6–1, 6–2, 6–7(4), 7–5 | |
| 4R | Win |  Tomáš Berdych |
6–3, 6–2, 6–3 | |
| QF | Win |  Mario Ančić |
6–4, 6–3, 6–4 | |
| SF | Win | David Nalbandian |
3–6, 6–4, 5–2 retired | |
| F | Loss |  Rafael Nadal |
1–6, 6–1, 6–4, 7–6(4) | |
| Wimbledon 2006 Wimbledon Championships - Men's Singles The 2006 Wimbledon Championships - Men's Singles began on June 26 and finished on July 9, 2006. Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal 6-0 7-6 6-7 6-3 in the final to win his fourth successive Wimbledon title.- Schedule :-Seeds:... |
1R | Win |  Richard GasquetRichard Gasquet Richard Gasquet is a French professional tennis player. He won the mixed doubles Grand Slam title at the 2004 French Open, partnering Tatiana Golovin. His highest ranking in singles is #7. His best achievements in tennis are reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 2007 and later that year... |
6–3, 6–2, 6–2 |
| 2R | Win |  Tim Henman |
6–4, 6–0, 6–2 | |
| 3R | Win | Nicolas Mahut Nicolas Mahut Nicolas Pierre Armand Mahut is a French tennis player. Mahut is right-handed and has previously won the Orange Bowl in 1999, becoming professional in 2000. He is a good serve and volleyer and a doubles expert, having won many tournaments with his doubles partner Julien Benneteau. His career high... |
6–3, 7–6(2), 6–4 | |
| 4R | Win | Tomáš Berdych |
6–3, 6–3, 6–4 | |
| QF | Win | Mario Ančić |
6–4, 6–4, 6–4 | |
| SF | Win |  Jonas Björkman |
6–2, 6–0, 6–2 | |
| F | Win (8) | Rafael Nadal |
6–0, 7–6(5), 6–7(2), 6–3 | |
| US Open 2006 U.S. Open - Men's Singles Defending champion Roger Federer won his third straight US Open title with his defeat of Andy Roddick in 4 sets, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.-Seeds:The seeded players are listed below... |
1R | Win |  Yeu-Tzuoo Wang |
6–4, 6–1, 6–0 |
| 2R | Win | Tim Henman |
6–3, 6–4, 7–5 | |
| 3R | Win |  Vincent Spadea |
6–3, 6–3, 6–0 | |
| 4R | Win | Marc Gicquel Marc Gicquel Marc Gicquel is a professional male tennis player from France. He turned pro in 1999.-Tennis career:... |
6–3, 7–6(2), 6–3 | |
| QF | Win | James Blake |
7–6(7), 6–0, 6–7(9), 6–4 | |
| SF | Win | Nikolay Davydenko |
6–1, 7–5, 6–4 | |
| F | Win (9) | Andy Roddick |
6–2, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1 |
Singles
| Match | Tournament | Country | StartDate | Entry | Type | I/O | Surface | Round | Opponent | Result | Score |
| 727 | Doha | Qatar | 1/2 | DA | 250 | Outdoor | Hard | R32 | Ivo Minar (CZE) | W | 6-1, 6-3 |
| 728 | Doha | Qatar | 1/2 | DA | 250 | Outdoor | Hard | R16 | Fabrice Santoro (FRA) | W | 7-6(2), 7-6(5) |
| 729 | Doha | Qatar | 1/2 | DA | 250 | Outdoor | Hard | Q | Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) | W | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 730 | Doha | Qatar | 1/2 | DA | 250 | Outdoor | Hard | S | Tommy Haas (GER) | W | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 731 | Doha | Qatar | 1/2 | DA | 250 | Outdoor | Hard | W | Gael Monfils (FRA) | W | 6-3, 7-6(5) |
| 732 | Australian Open | Australia | 1/16 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | R128 | Denis Istomin (UZB) | W | 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 |
| 733 | Australian Open | Australia | 1/16 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | R64 | Florian Mayer (GER) | W | 6-1, 6-4, 6-0 |
| 734 | Australian Open | Australia | 1/16 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | R32 | Max Mirnyi (BLR) | W | 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 735 | Australian Open | Australia | 1/16 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | R16 | Tommy Haas (GER) | W | 6-4, 6-0, 3-6, 4-6, 6-2 |
| 736 | Australian Open | Australia | 1/16 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | Q | Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) | W | 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(7), 7-6(5) |
| 737 | Australian Open | Australia | 1/16 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | S | Nicolas Kiefer (GER) | W | 6-3, 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 |
| 738 | Australian Open | Australia | 1/16 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | W | Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) | W | 5-7, 7-5, 6-0, 6-2 |
| 739 | Dubai | U.A.E. | 2/27 | DA | 500 | Outdoor | Hard | R32 | Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) | W | 7-6(3), 6-3 |
| 740 | Dubai | U.A.E. | 2/27 | DA | 500 | Outdoor | Hard | R16 | Mohammad Ghareeb (KUW) | W | 7-6(5), 6-4 |
| 741 | Dubai | U.A.E. | 2/27 | DA | 500 | Outdoor | Hard | Q | Robin Vik (CZE) | W | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 742 | Dubai | U.A.E. | 2/27 | DA | 500 | Outdoor | Hard | S | Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) | W | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 743 | Dubai | U.A.E. | 2/27 | DA | 500 | Outdoor | Hard | F | Rafael Nadal (ESP) | L | 6-2, 4-6, 4-6 |
| 744 | ATP Masters Series Indian Wells | USA | 3/6 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R128 | Bye | W | |
| 745 | ATP Masters Series Indian Wells | USA | 3/6 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R64 | Nicolas Massu (CHI) | W | 6-3, 7-6(4) |
| 746 | ATP Masters Series Indian Wells | USA | 3/6 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R32 | Olivier Rochus (BEL) | W | 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 |
| 747 | ATP Masters Series Indian Wells | USA | 3/6 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R16 | Richard Gasquet (FRA) | W | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 748 | ATP Masters Series Indian Wells | USA | 3/6 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | Q | Ivan Ljubicic (CRO) | W | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 749 | ATP Masters Series Indian Wells | USA | 3/6 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | S | Paradorn Srichaphan (THA) | W | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 750 | ATP Masters Series Indian Wells | USA | 3/6 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | W | James Blake (USA) | W | 7-5, 6-3, 6-0 |
| 751 | ATP Masters Series Miami | USA | 3/20 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R128 | Bye | W | |
| 752 | ATP Masters Series Miami | USA | 3/20 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R64 | Arnaud Clement (FRA) | W | 6-2, 6-7(4), 6-0 |
| 753 | ATP Masters Series Miami | USA | 3/20 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R32 | Tommy Haas (GER) | W | 6-1, 6-3 |
| 754 | ATP Masters Series Miami | USA | 3/20 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R16 | Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) | W | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 755 | ATP Masters Series Miami | USA | 3/20 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | Q | James Blake (USA) | W | 7-6(2), 6-4 |
| 756 | ATP Masters Series Miami | USA | 3/20 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | S | David Ferrer (ESP) | W | 6-1, 6-4 |
| 757 | ATP Masters Series Miami | USA | 3/20 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | W | Ivan Ljubicic (CRO) | W | 7-6(5), 7-6(4), 7-6(6) |
| 758 | ATP Masters Series Monte Carlo | Monaco | 4/17 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Clay | R64 | Novak Djokovic (SRB) | W | 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 |
| 759 | ATP Masters Series Monte Carlo | Monaco | 4/17 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Clay | R32 | Alberto Martin (ESP) | W | 6-0, 6-1 |
| 760 | ATP Masters Series Monte Carlo | Monaco | 4/17 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Clay | R16 | Benjamin Balleret (MON) | W | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 761 | ATP Masters Series Monte Carlo | Monaco | 4/17 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Clay | Q | David Ferrer (ESP) | W | 6-1, 6-3 |
| 762 | ATP Masters Series Monte Carlo | Monaco | 4/17 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Clay | S | Fernando Gonzalez (CHI) | W | 6-2, 6-4 |
| 763 | ATP Masters Series Monte Carlo | Monaco | 4/17 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Clay | F | Rafael Nadal (ESP) | L | 2-6, 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-7(5) |
| 764 | ATP Masters Series Rome | Italy | 5/8 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Clay | R64 | Juan Ignacio Chela (ARG) | W | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 765 | ATP Masters Series Rome | Italy | 5/8 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Clay | R32 | Potito Starace (ITA) | W | 6-3, 7-6(2) |
| 766 | ATP Masters Series Rome | Italy | 5/8 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Clay | R16 | Radek Stepanek (CZE) | W | 6-1, 6-4 |
| 767 | ATP Masters Series Rome | Italy | 5/8 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Clay | Q | Nicolas Almagro (ESP) | W | 6-3, 6-7(2), 7-5 |
| 768 | ATP Masters Series Rome | Italy | 5/8 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Clay | S | David Nalbandian (ARG) | W | 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(5) |
| 769 | ATP Masters Series Rome | Italy | 5/8 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Clay | F | Rafael Nadal (ESP) | L | 7-6, 6-7(5), 4-6, 6-2, 6-7(5) |
| 770 | Roland Garros | France | 5/29 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Clay | R128 | Diego Hartfield (ARG) | W | 7-5, 7-6(2), 6-2 |
| 771 | Roland Garros | France | 5/29 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Clay | R64 | Alejandro Falla (COL) | W | 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 772 | Roland Garros | France | 5/29 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Clay | R32 | Nicolas Massu (CHI) | W | 6-1, 6-2, 6-7(4), 7-5 |
| 773 | Roland Garros | France | 5/29 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Clay | R16 | Tomas Berdych (CZE) | W | 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 |
| 774 | Roland Garros | France | 5/29 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Clay | Q | Mario Ancic (CRO) | W | 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 775 | Roland Garros | France | 5/29 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Clay | S | David Nalbandian (ARG) | W | 3-6, 6-4, 5-2 RET |
| 776 | Roland Garros | France | 5/29 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Clay | F | Rafael Nadal (ESP) | L | 6-1, 1-6, 4-6, 6-7(4) |
| 777 | Halle | Germany | 6/12 | DA | 250 | Outdoor | Grass | R32 | Rohan Bopanna (IND) | W | 7-6(4), 6-2 |
| 778 | Halle | Germany | 6/12 | DA | 250 | Outdoor | Grass | R16 | Richard Gasquet (FRA) | W | 7-6(7), 6-7(7), 6-4 |
| 779 | Halle | Germany | 6/12 | DA | 250 | Outdoor | Grass | Q | Olivier Rochus (BEL) | W | 6-7(2), 7-6(9), 7-6(5) |
| 780 | Halle | Germany | 6/12 | DA | 250 | Outdoor | Grass | S | Tommy Haas (GER) | W | 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-3 |
| 781 | Halle | Germany | 6/12 | DA | 250 | Outdoor | Grass | W | Tomas Berdych (CZE) | W | 6-0, 6-7(4), 6-2 |
| 782 | Wimbledon | England | 6/26 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Grass | R128 | Richard Gasquet (FRA) | W | 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 |
| 783 | Wimbledon | England | 6/26 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Grass | R64 | Tim Henman (GBR) | W | 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 |
| 784 | Wimbledon | England | 6/26 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Grass | R32 | Nicolas Mahut (FRA) | W | 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-4 |
| 785 | Wimbledon | England | 6/26 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Grass | R16 | Tomas Berdych (CZE) | W | 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 786 | Wimbledon | England | 6/26 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Grass | Q | Mario Ancic (CRO) | W | 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 787 | Wimbledon | England | 6/26 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Grass | S | Jonas Bjorkman (SWE) | W | 6-2, 6-0, 6-2 |
| 788 | Wimbledon | England | 6/26 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Grass | W | Rafael Nadal (ESP) | W | 6-0, 7-6(5), 6-7(2), 6-3 |
| 789 | ATP Masters Series Canada | Canada | 8/7 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R64 | Paul-Henri Mathieu (FRA) | W | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 790 | ATP Masters Series Canada | Canada | 8/7 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R32 | Sebastien Grosjean (FRA) | W | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 791 | ATP Masters Series Canada | Canada | 8/7 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R16 | Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) | W | 6-3, 5-7, 6-0 |
| 792 | ATP Masters Series Canada | Canada | 8/7 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | Q | Xavier Malisse (BEL) | W | 7-6(4), 6-7(5), 6-3 |
| 793 | ATP Masters Series Canada | Canada | 8/7 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | S | Fernando Gonzalez (CHI) | W | 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 |
| 794 | ATP Masters Series Canada | Canada | 8/7 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | W | Richard Gasquet (FRA) | W | 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
| 795 | ATP Masters Series Cincinnati | USA | 8/14 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R64 | Paradorn Srichaphan (THA) | W | 7-5, 6-4 |
| 796 | ATP Masters Series Cincinnati | USA | 8/14 | DA | 1000 | Outdoor | Hard | R32 | Andy Murray (GBR) | L | 5-7, 4-6 |
| 797 | US Open | USA | 8/28 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | R128 | Yeu-Tzuoo Wang (TPE) | W | 6-4, 6-1, 6-0 |
| 798 | US Open | USA | 8/28 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | R64 | Tim Henman (GBR) | W | 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 |
| 799 | US Open | USA | 8/28 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | R32 | Vincent Spadea (USA) | W | 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 |
| 800 | US Open | USA | 8/28 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | R16 | Marc Gicquel (FRA) | W | 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-3 |
| 801 | US Open | USA | 8/28 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | Q | James Blake (USA) | W | 7-6(7), 6-0, 6-7(9), 6-4 |
| 802 | US Open | USA | 8/28 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | S | Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) | W | 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 803 | US Open | USA | 8/28 | DA | GS | Outdoor | Hard | W | Andy Roddick (USA) | W | 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 |
| 804 | SUI v. SCG WG Play-offs | Switzerland | 9/22 | DA | DC | Indoor | Hard | RR | Janko Tipsarevic (SRB) | W | 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 |
| 805 | SUI v. SCG WG Play-offs | Switzerland | 9/22 | DA | DC | Indoor | Hard | RR | Novak Djokovic (SRB) | W | 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 |
| 806 | Tokyo | Japan | 10/2 | DA | 500 | Outdoor | Hard | R64 | Bye | W | |
| 807 | Tokyo | Japan | 10/2 | DA | 500 | Outdoor | Hard | R32 | Viktor Troicki (SRB) | W | 7-6(2), 7-6(3) |
| 808 | Tokyo | Japan | 10/2 | DA | 500 | Outdoor | Hard | R16 | Wesley Moodie (RSA) | W | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 809 | Tokyo | Japan | 10/2 | DA | 500 | Outdoor | Hard | Q | Takao Suzuki (JPN) | W | 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(3) |
| 810 | Tokyo | Japan | 10/2 | DA | 500 | Outdoor | Hard | S | Benjamin Becker (GER) | W | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 811 | Tokyo | Japan | 10/2 | DA | 500 | Outdoor | Hard | W | Tim Henman (GBR) | W | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 812 | ATP Masters Series Madrid | Spain | 10/16 | DA | 1000 | Indoor | Hard | R64 | Bye | W | |
| 813 | ATP Masters Series Madrid | Spain | 10/16 | DA | 1000 | Indoor | Hard | R32 | Nicolas Massu (CHI) | W | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 814 | ATP Masters Series Madrid | Spain | 10/16 | DA | 1000 | Indoor | Hard | R16 | Robin Soderling (SWE) | W | 7-6(5), 7-6(8) |
| 815 | ATP Masters Series Madrid | Spain | 10/16 | DA | 1000 | Indoor | Hard | Q | Robby Ginepri (USA) | W | 6-3, 7-6(4) |
| 816 | ATP Masters Series Madrid | Spain | 10/16 | DA | 1000 | Indoor | Hard | S | David Nalbandian (ARG) | W | 6-4, 6-0 |
| 817 | ATP Masters Series Madrid | Spain | 10/16 | DA | 1000 | Indoor | Hard | W | Fernando Gonzalez (CHI) | W | 7-5, 6-1, 6-0 |
| 818 | Basel | Switzerland | 10/23 | DA | 250 | Indoor | Carpet | R32 | Tomas Zib (CZE) | W | 6-1, 6-2 |
| 819 | Basel | Switzerland | 10/23 | DA | 250 | Indoor | Carpet | R16 | Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) | W | 6-2, 6-0 |
| 820 | Basel | Switzerland | 10/23 | DA | 250 | Indoor | Carpet | Q | David Ferrer (ESP) | W | 6-3, 7-6(14) |
| 821 | Basel | Switzerland | 10/23 | DA | 250 | Indoor | Carpet | S | Paradorn Srichaphan (THA) | W | 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(5) |
| 822 | Basel | Switzerland | 10/23 | DA | 250 | Indoor | Carpet | W | Fernando Gonzalez (CHI) | W | 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(3) |
| 823 | Tennis Masters Cup | China | 11/13 | DA | WC | Indoor | Hard | RR | David Nalbandian (ARG) | W | 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 |
| 824 | Tennis Masters Cup | China | 11/13 | DA | WC | Indoor | Hard | RR | Andy Roddick (USA) | W | 4-6, 7-6(8), 6-4 |
| 825 | Tennis Masters Cup | China | 11/13 | DA | WC | Indoor | Hard | RR | Ivan Ljubicic (CRO) | W | 7-6(2), 6-4 |
| 826 | Tennis Masters Cup | China | 11/13 | DA | WC | Indoor | Hard | S | Rafael Nadal (ESP) | W | 6-4, 7-5 |
| 827 | Tennis Masters Cup | China | 11/13 | DA | WC | Indoor | Hard | W | James Blake (USA) | W | 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 |