Felix Auger-Aliassime and Rafael Nadal have played each other three times on the ATP Tour with Rafa currently leading their H2H 2-1.
The last time Felix and Rafa played each other was in the group stage of the ATP Finals in 2022, with Felix winning the match in straight sets (6-3, 6-4).
The first Auger-Aliassime vs Nadal match was in the second round of the Madrid Open in 2019, with Rafa winning the match 6-3, 6-3.
Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Rafael Nadal H2H Stats
| Felix Auger-Aliassime | vs | Rafael Nadal |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Year born | 1986 |
| 2017 | Year turned Pro | 2001 |
| Right handed | Plays | Left handed |
| Two handed backhand | Backhand | Two handed backhand |
| 1 | Matches won | 2 |
| 33% (1/3) | Winning Percentage | 67% (2/3) |
| 1 | Hard court | 0 |
| 0 | Clay | 2 |
| 0 | Grass | 0 |
| 0 | Finals | 0 |
| 0 | Grand Slam Tournaments | 1 |
| 0 | Masters 1000 Tournaments | 1 |
| 1 | ATP Finals | 0 |
| 0 | Davis Cup | 0 |
Head to Head at the Grand Slams
To date, Felix and Rafa have only played each other once in a grand slam tournament.
This was in the fourth round of the 2022 French Open with Rafa winning the match in five sets (3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3) to take a 1-0 lead in their grand slam H2H.
Head to Head by Court Surface
So far, two of their matches have been on clay (2019 Madrid Open and 2022 French Open) and one has been on indoor hard courts (2022 ATP Finals).
They have yet to play each other in a grass or outdoor hard court tournament.
Clay Courts
They have played each other twice on outdoor clay courts with Rafa leading their H2H on clay 2-0.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | French Open | 4th Round | R.N | 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 |
| 2019 | Madrid Masters | 2nd Round | R.N | 6-3, 6-3 |
Grass Courts
They have not yet played each other on grass.
Hard Courts (Indoor and Outdoor)
Felix won their only meeting on hard courts in straight sets (6-3, 6-4) at the 2022 ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ATP Finals | Group Stage | F.A-A | 6-3, 6-4 |
Matches Played per Year
Felix turned pro in 2017 but it wasn’t until 2019 that he played Rafa on Tour (2019 Madrid Open).
To date, they have played each other three times on the ATP Tour with Rafa winning the first two encounters, with Felix winning the third.
Below is a summary of matches they have played over the years.
| Year | Matches | F.A.A | R.N | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | – | – | – | 0-0 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-1 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 0-1 |
| 2021 | – | – | – | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 |
Below are match highlights from their last match at the 2022 French Open.
Matched by Tour Level
Out of the three times they have met to date, 1 has been at the ATP 1000 level, 1 has been at the ATP Finals level, and 1 has been at the Grand Slam level.
| ATP Tour Level | Matches | F.A.A | R.N | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 1000 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 |
| Year End Finals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-0 |
| Grand Slam | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 |
| Olympics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Davis Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Felix ever beaten Rafa?
Yes, he beat Rafa in a group stage match at the 2022 year end finals in Turin, Italy. The score was 6-3, 6-4.
How many times have they played each other?
They have played each other twice with their H2H currently at 2-1 to Rafa.
When did they first play each other?
Their first match was in the 2nd round of the Madrid Open in 2019 with Rafa winning the match in straight sets 6-3, 6-3.
Has Felix ever beaten Rafa on Clay?
Felix has yet to beat Rafa on Clay.