Rafael Nadal and Borna Coric have played each other a total of five times with Borna currently leading their H2H 3-2.
The last time they played each other was in the second round of the 2022 Cincinnati Masters, which Borna won in three sets 7-6, 4-6, 6-3.
The first Nadal vs Coric match was in the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel in 2014, with Borna winning the match 6-2, 7-6.
Their last grand slam match was at the 2015 US Open, where Rafa beat Borna in the first round 6-3, 6-2, 4-6 6-4.
Nadal vs Coric H2H Stats
| Rafael Nadal | vs | Borna Coric |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Year born | 1996 |
| 2001 | Year turned Pro | 2013 |
| Spanish | Nationality | Croatian |
| Left handed | Plays | Right handed |
| Two handed backhand | Backhand | Two handed backhand |
| 2 | Matches won | 3 |
| 40% (2/5) | Winning Percentage | 60% (3/5) |
| 2 | Hard courts | 3 |
| 0 | Clay | 0 |
| 0 | Grass | 0 |
| 0 | Finals | 0 |
| 1 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 1 | Masters 1000 | 2 |
| 0 | Davis Cup | 0 |
Grand Slams
Rafa and Borna have only played each other once in a grand slam tournament (2015 US Open) with Rafa leading the grand slam head to head 1-0.
They have yet to play each other at the Australian Open, French Open, or at Wimbledon.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US Open | 1st Round | R. Nadal | 6-3, 6-2, 4-6 6-4 |
Head to Head by Court Surface
To date, all of Rafa and Borna’s matches have been played on hard courts (4 outdoor and 1 indoor) and they have yet to play each other on grass or clay.
Hard Courts
They have played each other a total of five times on hard courts with Borna currently leading their H2H on hard courts 3-2.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cincinnati Masters | 2nd Round | B.Coric | 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 |
| 2017 | Canadian Masters | 2nd Round | R.Nadal | 6-1, 6-2 |
| 2016 | Cincinnati Masters | 3rd Round | B.Coric | 6-1, 6-3 |
| 2015 | US Open | 1st Round | R.Nadal | 6-3, 6-2, 4-6 6-4 |
| 2014 | Swiss Indoors Basel | Quarterfinals | B.Coric | 6-2, 7-6 |
Matches Played per Year
They first played each other in 2014 (Basel), with their last match in 2022 (Cincinnati).
They played one match a year between 2014 and 2017 but didn’t play each other again until the Cincinnati Masters in 2022.
| Year | Matches | Nadal Wins | Coric Wins | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | – | 1-1 |
| 2016 | 1 | – | 1 | 1-2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | – | 2-2 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | 2-2 |
| 2019 | – | – | – | 2-2 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 2-2 |
| 2021 | – | – | – | 2-2 |
| 2022 | 1 | – | 1 | 2-3 |
Below are match highlights from the last time they played each other in Cincinnati in 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times have Coric and Nadal played each other?
They have played each other a total of five times (2022 Cincinnati Masters, 2017 Canadian Masters, 2016 Cincinnati Masters, 2015 US Open, and 2014 Swiss Indoors).
How many times has Coric beaten Rafa?
To date, Borna has beaten Rafa three times (2022/2016 Cincinnati Masters and 2014 Swiss Indoors).
When did Nadal and Coric first play each other?
Their first match was in the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors Tournament in Basel, Switzerland in 2013, with Borna winning the match 6-2, 7-6.