Rafel Nadal and Casper Ruud have played each other twice on the ATP tour with Rafa leading their H2H 2-0.
The first Nadal vs Ruud match was in the final of the French Open grand slam tournament in 2022 with Rafa winning the match in straight sets (6-3, 6-3, 6-0).
Their last match (7-5, 7-5 to Rafa) was in the group stage of the 2022 ATP Finals in Turin, Italy as they both were in the green group along with Felix Auger-Allisime and Taylor Fritz.
Nadal vs Ruud H2H Stats
| Rafael Nadal | vs | Casper Ruud |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Year born | 1998 |
| 2001 | Year turned Pro | 2015 |
| Left handed | Plays | Right handed |
| Two handed backhand | Backhand | Two handed backhand |
| 2 | Matches won | 0 |
| 100% (1/2) | Winning Percentage | 0% (0/2) |
| 1 | Hard court | 0 |
| 1 | Clay | 0 |
| 0 | Grass | 0 |
| 0 | Finals | 0 |
| 1 | Grand Slam Tournaments | 0 |
| 0 | Masters 1000 Tournaments | 0 |
| 0 | ATP World Tour Finals | 0 |
| 0 | Davis Cup | 0 |
Head to Head at the Grand Slams
So far, they have met each other once in a grand slam tournament (2022 French Open) with Rafa currently leading their grand slam H2H 1-0.
They have yet to play each other at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, or US Open.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Roland Garros | Final | R.Nadal | 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 |
Head to Head by Court Surface
They have played each other once on clay and once on hard courts but they have yet to play each other in a grass court tournament.
Clay Courts
They have only ever played each other once on clay and that was at the 2022 French Open, with Rafa winning the match in straight sets to claim his 14th French Open Singles Title.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Roland Garros | Final | R.Nadal | 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 |
Hard Courts (Indoor and Outdoor)
Their only meeting on hard courts to date was in the group stage of the year end finals in Turin, Italy in 2022, which Rafa won in straight sets (7-5, 7-5).
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ATP Finals | Group Stage | R.Nadal | 7-5, 7-5 |
Matches Played per Year
Below is a summary of the matches they have played so far.
| Year | Matches | R.Nadal | C.Ruud | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2-0 |
2022 Roland Garros Final Highlights
Below are highlights from their men’s singles final at the French Open in 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Casper ever played Rafa?
Yes, he played him in the final of the 2022 French Open and in the group stage of the 2022 year end finals in Turn, Italy.
When did Casper and Rafa first play each other?
Their first match was at Roland Garros in 2022, where Rafa won the match in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-0.
Has Casper Ruud ever beaten Nadal on Clay?
No, he has yet to beat Rafa on clay.
Has Casper Ruud ever defeated Nadal at Roland Garros?
No, he has yet to beat Rafa at Roland Garros.
Have Casper and Rafa ever played each other on grass courts?
No, they have yet to play each other on grass courts.
Have Rafa and Casper been partners in doubles?
To date, they have not played doubles together.