Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal have played each other a total of nine times on the ATP Tour with Rafa currently leading their H2H 6-3.
The last time they played each other was in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open in 2022, with Rafa winning the match in three sets 7-6, 5-7, 6-4.
The first Nadal vs Kyrgios match was in the 4th round at Wimbledon in 2014 with Nick winning the match in four sets (7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-3).
Rafael Nadal vs Nick Kyrgios H2H
| Rafael Nadal | vs | Nick Kyrgios |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Year born | 1995 |
| 2001 | Year turned Pro | 2013 |
| Left handed | Plays | Right handed |
| Two handed backhand | Backhand | Two handed backhand |
| 6 | Matches won | 3 |
| 67% (6/9) | Winning Percentage | 33% (3/9) |
| 3 | Hard courts | 2 |
| 2 | Clay | 0 |
| 1 | Grass | 1 |
| 1 | Finals | 0 |
| 2 | Grand Slam Tournaments | 1 |
| 3 | Masters 1000 Tournaments | 1 |
| 0 | ATP World Tour Finals | 0 |
| 0 | Davis Cup | 0 |
Grand Slams
Nick Kyrgios (or “NK”) and Rafael Nadal (or “RN”) have played each other a total of three times in grand slam tournaments (once at the Australian Open and twice at Wimbledon) with Rafa currently leading their grand slam H2H 2-1*.
*They were due to meet each other in the semifinals of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships but Rafa was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to an abdominal injury he had.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | NK | Walkover |
| 2020 | Australian Open | 4th Round | RN | 6-3, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 |
| 2019 | Wimbledon | 2nd Round | RN | 6-3, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 |
| 2014 | Wimbledon | 4th Round | NK | 7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-3 |
Head to Head by Court Surface
To date, They have faced each other a total of five times on hard courts, two times on grass courts, and two times on clay courts.
Hard Courts
They have met each other a total of five times on hard courts with Rafa currently leading their H2H on hard courts 3-2.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Indian Wells | Quarterfinals | RN | 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 |
| 2020 | Australian Open | 4th Round | RN | 6-3, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 |
| 2019 | Acapulco | Round of 16 | NK | 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 |
| 2017 | Beijing | Final | RN | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 2017 | Cincinnati Masters | Quarterfinals | NK | 6-2, 7-5 |
Grass Courts
Both of their meetings on grass came at the Wimbledon Championships with their H2H on grass currently standing at 1 win each (1-1).
Nick also received a walkover over Rafa at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | NK | Walkover |
| 2019 | Wimbledon | 2nd Round | RN | 6-3, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 |
| 2014 | Wimbledon | 4th Round | NK | 7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-3 |
Clay Courts
It’s no surprise that the King of Clay Rafa leads his clay court H2H with Nick 2-0.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Madrid Masters | Round of 16 | RN | 6-3, 6-1 |
| 2016 | Rome Masters | Round of 16 | RN | 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 |
Matches Played per Year
Their first match was in 2014 (Wimbledon), with their last match being in 2022 (Indian Wells).
So far, Rafa has dominated his H2H with Nick winning only three of the nine matches they have played to date
| Year | Matches | Nadal Wins | Kyrgios Wins | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-1 |
| 2015 | – | – | – | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | – | 1-1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3-2 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | 3-2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4-3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | – | 5-3 |
| 2021 | – | – | – | 5-3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | – | 6-3 |
Below are match highlights from their quarterfinal match at the 2022 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
FAQ
How many times has Nick Kyrgios beaten Rafael Nadal?
Nick has beaten Rafa a total of three times (2014 Wimbledon, 2017 Cincinnati Masters, and 2019 Acapulco)
How many times have they played each other?
They have played each other a total of nine times on tour.
When did they first play each other?
Their first match was in the 4th round of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, which Nick won in four sets (7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-3).
Has Nick Kyrgios won a match against Nadal on Clay?
No, Nick has yet to beat Rafa on clay. They have played each other twice on clay courts (2016 Rome and 2017 Madrid) with Rafa winning both matches.
Has Nick Kyrgios ever beaten Nadal at Wimbledon?
Yes, Nick beat Rafa in four sets in the 4th round of the 2014 Wimbledon championships (7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-3).
Have they ever played each other on grass?
Yes, they have played each other twice on grass (2014 Wimbledon and 2019 Wimbledon).
Have they ever played doubles together?
To date, they have not played doubles together.
Are they friends?
They would not be considered friends on or off court.