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 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.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Roland Garros | Semifinals | RN | 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 |
| 2011 | US Open | Semifinals | RN | 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 |
| 2011 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | RN | 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2011 | Roland Garros | Semifinals | RN | 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2010 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | RN | 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 |
| 2010 | Australian Open | Quarterfinals | AM | 6-3, 7-6, 3-0 (Retired) |
| 2008 | US Open | Semifinals | AM | 6-2, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 |
| 2008 | Wimbledon | Quarterfinals | RN | 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2007 | Australian Open | 4th Round | RN | 6-7, 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.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ATP Finals | Round Robin | RN | 6-4, 6-1 |
| 2011 | Tokyo Open | Final | AM | 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 |
| 2011 | US Open | Semifinals | RN | 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 |
| 2010 | ATP Finals | Semifinals | RN | 7-6, 3-6, 7-6 |
| 2010 | Canada Masters | Semifinals | AM | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2010 | Australian Open | Quarterfinals | AM | 6-3, 7-6, 3-0 (Retired) |
| 2009 | BNP Paribas Open | Final | RN | 6-1, 6-2 |
| 2009 | Rotterdam Open | Final | AM | 6-3, 4-6, 6-0 |
| 2008 | US Open | Semifinals | AM | 6-2, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 |
| 2008 | Canada Masters | Semifinals | RN | 7-6, 6-3 |
| 2007 | Madrid Open | Round of 16 | RN | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 2007 | Australian Open | 4th Round | RN | 6-7, 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.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | RN | 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2010 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | RN | 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 |
| 2008 | Wimbledon | Quarterfinals | RN | 6-3, 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.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Madrid | Semifinals | AM | 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2016 | Monte Carlo Masters | Semifinals | RN | 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2015 | Madrid | Final | AM | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2014 | Roland Garros | Semifinals | RN | 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 |
| 2014 | Rome | Quarterfinals | RN | 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 |
| 2011 | Roland Garros | Semifinals | RN | 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2011 | Monte Carlo Masters | Semifinals | RN | 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 |
| 2009 | Monte Carlo Masters | Semifinals | RN | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 2008 | Hamburg | Round of 16 | RN | 6-3, 6-2 |
Matches Played per Year
Their first match was in 2007 (Australian Open), with their last match being in 2016 (Madrid).
| Year | Matches | Nadal Wins | Murray Wins | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | – | 2-0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5-1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7-2 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9-4 |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 13-5 |
| 2012 | – | – | – | 13-5 |
| 2013 | – | – | – | 13-5 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | – | 15-5 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16-6 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17-7 |
| 2017 | – | – | – | 17-7 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | 17-7 |
| 2019 | – | – | – | 17-7 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 17-7 |
| 2021 | – | – | – | 17-7 |
| 2022 | – | – | – | 17-7 |
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.