Rafael Nadal and Fabio Fognini have played each other a total of 18 times on the ATP Tour with Rafa currently leading their head-to-head 14-4.
The last time they played each other was in the 2nd round of the 2022 US Open with Rafa winning the match in four sets (2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1).
The first Nadal vs Fognini match was in the 2nd round of the Rome Masters in 2013, with Rafa winning their first encounter 6-1, 6-3.
Nadal vs Fognini H2H Stats
| Rafael Nadal | vs | Fabio Fognini |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Matches won | 4 |
| 78% (14/18) | Winning Percentage | 22% (4/18) |
| 8 | Hard courts | 1 |
| 6 | Clay | 3 |
| 0 | Grass | 0 |
| 1 | Finals | 0 |
| 3 | Grand Slams | 1 |
| 7 | Masters 1000 | 1 |
| 0 | Davis Cup | 0 |
Grand Slams
Fabio Fognini (or “FF”) and Rafael Nadal (or “RN”) have played each other four times at the grand slam level (2022/2015 US Open, 2021 Australian Open, and 2013 Roland Garros), with Rafa leading their grand slam H2H 3-1.
Fabio’s one grand slam win over Rafa came at the 2015 US Open where he came back from two sets to nil down to win in five (2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1).
They have yet to play each other in a Wimbledon Championships.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US Open | 2nd | RN | 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 |
| 2021 | Australian Open | 4th | RN | 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2015 | US Open | 3rd | FF | 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2013 | Roland Garros | 3rd | RN | 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 |
Head to Head by Court Surface
To date, nine of their matches have been on outdoor hard courts, and nine of their matches have been on outdoor clay courts but they have yet to face each other on a grass court.
Hard Courts
They have played each other a total of nine times on hard courts with Rafa currently leading their H2H on this court surface 8-1.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US Open | 2nd | RN | 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 |
| 2021 | Australian Open | 4th | RN | 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2019 | Canadian Masters | Quarterfinals | RN | 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 |
| 2017 | Shanghai Masters | 3rd | RN | 6-3, 6-1 |
| 2017 | Miami Masters | Semifinals | RN | 6-1, 7-5 |
| 2015 | Beijing | Semifinals | RN | 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2015 | US Open | 3rd | FF | 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2014 | Miami Masters | 4th | RN | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2013 | Beijing | Quarterfinals | RN | 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 |
Clay Courts
They have played each other a total of nine times on clay courts with Rafa currently leading their H2H on clay 6-3 with Fognini’s wins coming in 2015 (Barcelona and Rio) and in 2019 (Monte Carlo).
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Monte Carlo | Semifinals | FF | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2018 | Rome | Quarterfinals | RN | 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 |
| 2017 | Madrid | 2nd | RN | 7-6, 3-6, 6-4 |
| 2016 | Barcelona | Quarterfinals | RN | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 2015 | Hamburg | Final | RN | 7-5, 7-5 |
| 2015 | Barcelona | 3rd | FF | 6-4, 7-6 |
| 2015 | Rio de Janeiro | Semifinals | FF | 1-6, 6-2, 7-5 |
| 2013 | Roland Garros | 3rd | RN | 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2013 | Rome | 2nd | RN | 6-1, 6-3 |
Matches Played per Year
Their first H2H match was in 2013 at the Rome Masters, with their last H2H match being in 2022 at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York.
| Year | Matches | Fognini Wins | Nadal Wins | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | – | 3 | 0-3 |
| 2014 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-4 |
| 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3-6 |
| 2016 | 1 | – | 1 | 3-7 |
| 2017 | 3 | – | 3 | 3-10 |
| 2018 | 1 | – | 1 | 3-11 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4-12 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 4-12 |
| 2021 | 1 | – | 1 | 4-13 |
| 2022 | 1 | – | 1 | 4-14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has Fognini beaten Rafa?
To date, Fabio has beaten Rafa four times (2021 Monte Carlo, 2015 US Open, 2015 Barcelona, and 2015 Rio).
How many times have Fognini and Nadal played each other?
They have played each other a total of 18 times with their most recent meeting coming in the 2nd round of the 2022 US Open.
When did Nadal and Fognini first play each other?
Their first meeting was in the second round of the Rome Masters in 2013, with Rafa winning the match in straight sets 6-1, 6-3.
Have Nadal and Fognini ever played each other at the US Open?
Yes, They faced each other in the 3rd round of the 2015 US Open with Fabio winning an epic five-set match 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. They also faced each other in the 2nd round of the 2022 US Open with this time Rafa winning in four sets 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1.