Big Data Analysis of Nadal's Winning Factors in Men's Singles Final of 2020 French Open

Abstract

Objective: This paper is to explore the winning factors of Nadal in the men's singles final of 2020 French Open. Methods: Statistics of Djokovic and Nadal's game video, and analysis of the relevant data. Results: Nadal has more aces and less double faults than Djokovic. The first serve percentage is almost the same, but Nadal's win on first serve and win on second serve is higher than Djokovic's. The max serving speed is the same. The first serve average speed and second serve is the same. Nadal's receiving points won is higher than Djokovic's. In AD Court, Djokovic's first and second serve are mainly in the middle. In Deuce Court, Djokovic's first and second serve are mainly in the wide. In AD court, Nadal's first and second serve are mainly in the wide. In Deuce Court, Nadal's first and second serve are mainly in the middle. Nadal is twice more than Djokovic in short rallies points, less than Djokovic in medium rallies points, and more than Djokovic in long rallies points and total points won. Nadal is less than Djokovic in total winners, but higher than Djokovic in winners’ height above ground, higher than Djokovic in winners’ average spin, and the fastest winners speed is almost the same. Djokovic and Nadal's winners are mainly located near the two singles sidelines in the middle and back court. Nadal's winners are closer to the bottom line. Conclusion: In 2020 French Open Men's singles final, Nadal's winning factors are as follows: higher win on serve; higher receiving points won; higher stability in stalemate; trickier hitting point (closer to the sideline of middle and back court singles).