Nadal vs Murray Head to Head Stats

Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal have played each other 24 times on the ATP Tour with Rafa leading their H2H 17-7.

The last time they played each other was in the semifinals of the Madrid Masters in 2016, with Andy winning the match in straight sets (7-5, 6-4).

The first Nadal vs Murray match was in the 4th round of the 2007 Australian Open with Rafa winning their first encounter in five sets (6-7, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1).

Nadal vs Murray Head to Head Stats

Nadal vs Murray H2H

Grand Slams

Andy Murray (or “AM”) and Rafael Nadal (or “RN”) have played each other a total of nine times in grand slam tournaments (twice at the Australian Open, twice at the Roland Garros, three times at Wimbledon, and twice at the US Open) with Rafa currently leading their grand slam H2H 7-2.

YearGrand SlamRoundWinnerMatch Score
2014Roland GarrosSemifinalsRN6-3, 6-2, 6-1
2011US OpenSemifinalsRN6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2
2011WimbledonSemifinalsRN5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4
2011Roland GarrosSemifinalsRN6-4, 7-5, 6-4
2010WimbledonSemifinalsRN6-4, 7-6, 6-4
2010Australian OpenQuarterfinalsAM6-3, 7-6, 3-0 (Retired)
2008US OpenSemifinalsAM6-2, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4
2008WimbledonQuarterfinalsRN6-3, 6-2, 6-4
2007Australian Open4th RoundRN6-7, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1

Head to Head by Court Surface

To date, Rafa and Andy have played each other a total of twelve times on hard courts, three times on grass courts, and nine times on clay courts.

This does not include the walkover Andy received against Rafa at the Miami Masters in 2012.

Hard Courts

They have played each other a total of twelve times on hard courts with Rafa currently leading their H2H on hard courts 7-5.

YearTournamentRoundWinnerMatch Score
2015ATP FinalsRound RobinRN6-4, 6-1
2011Tokyo OpenFinalAM3-6, 6-2, 6-0
2011US OpenSemifinalsRN6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2
2010ATP FinalsSemifinalsRN7-6, 3-6, 7-6
2010Canada MastersSemifinalsAM6-3, 6-4
2010Australian OpenQuarterfinalsAM6-3, 7-6, 3-0 (Retired)
2009BNP Paribas OpenFinalRN6-1, 6-2
2009Rotterdam OpenFinalAM6-3, 4-6, 6-0
2008US OpenSemifinalsAM6-2, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4
2008Canada MastersSemifinalsRN7-6, 6-3
2007Madrid OpenRound of 16RN7-6, 6-4
2007Australian Open4th RoundRN6-7, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1

Grass Courts

They have played each other three times at the Wimbledon Championships with Rafa winning all three of their encounters.

YearGrand SlamRoundWinnerMatch Score
2011WimbledonSemifinalsRN5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4
2010WimbledonSemifinalsRN6-4, 7-6, 6-4
2008WimbledonQuarterfinalsRN6-3, 6-2, 6-4

Clay Courts

They have played each other a total of 9 times on clay with Rafa winning 7 out of the 9 matches.

YearTournamentRoundWinnerMatch Score
2016MadridSemifinalsAM7-5, 6-4
2016Monte Carlo MastersSemifinalsRN2-6, 6-4, 6-2
2015MadridFinalAM6-3, 6-2
2014Roland GarrosSemifinalsRN6-3, 6-2, 6-1
2014RomeQuarterfinalsRN1-6, 6-3, 7-5
2011Roland GarrosSemifinalsRN6-4, 7-5, 6-4
2011Monte Carlo MastersSemifinalsRN6-4, 2-6, 6-1
2009Monte Carlo MastersSemifinalsRN6-2, 7-6
2008HamburgRound of 16RN6-3, 6-2

Matches Played per Year

Their first match was in 2007 (Australian Open), with their last match being in 2016 (Madrid).

YearMatchesNadal WinsMurray WinsH2H
2007222-0
20084315-1
20093217-2
20104229-4
201154113-5
201213-5
201313-5
20142215-5
201521116-6
201611117-7
201717-7
201817-7
201917-7
202017-7
202117-7
202217-7

Below are the match highlights from their meeting in the 2015 Madrid Open final.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times has Andy Murray beaten Rafael Nadal?

Andy has beaten Rafa a total of seven times (2008 US Open, 2009 Rotterdam, 2010 Australian Open, 2010 Canada Masters, 2011 Tokyo, 2015 Madrid, and 2016 Madrid). Andy also received a walkover against Rafa at the 2012 Madrid.

How many times have they played each other?

They have played each other a total of 24 times with Rafa leading the H2H 17-7.

When did they first play each other?

Their first match was in the 4th round of the 2007 Australian Open, which Rafa won in five sets (6-7, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1).

Has Andy Murray ever beaten Nadal on Grass?

No, Andy has yet to beat Rafa on grass. They have played each other three times on grass courts (2008, 2010, and 2011 Wimbledon Championships) with Rafa winning all three matches.

Has Murray ever beaten Nadal on clay?

Yes, Andy beat Rafa twice on clay (2015 and 2016 Madrid Masters).

Have they ever played doubles together?

They have not yet played competitive doubles together.

Are Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray friends?

Rafa and Andy have known each other since they were teenagers and have been friends for many years.