Rafael Nadal and Frances Tiafoe have played each other three times on the ATP Tour with Rafa currently leading their H2H 2-1.
Their last match was in the Round of 16 of the 2022 US Open with Frances recording his first win over Rafa after he beat him in four sets 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
The first Nadal vs Tiafoe match was in the Quarterfinals of the 2019 Australian Grand Slam which was won by Rafa in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
Nadal vs Tiafoe H2H
Rafa has won 67% of the matches played to date with 67% of the matches being on hard courts, 0% of the matches being on grass courts, and 33% of the matches being on clay courts.
Out of the three matches they have played, two were in the Round of 16, and one was in the Quarterfinals, but they have yet to meet in the Semifinals or Final of a tournament.
| Year | Tournament | Level | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US Open | Grand Slam | Round of 16 | Hard | F.Tiafoe | 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2019 | Madrid Masters | ATP 1000 | Round of 16 | Clay | R.Nadal | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2019 | Australian Open | Grand Slam | Quarterfinals | Hard | R.Nadal | 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 |
Below are Tennis TV highlights from their 4th round match at the US Open in 2022.
Head to Head by Year
Rafa and Frances first played each other in 2019 (Melbourne) and in total, they have faced each other three times on the main ATP Tour, with their last match being in 2022 (New York).
| Year | Matches | Nadal Wins | Tiafoe Wins | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2-0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-1 |
FAQ
How many times have they played each other?
They have faced each other a total of 3 times (2022 US Open, 2019 ATP Madrid Masters, and 2019 Australian Open).
Have they ever played each other at the Australian Open?
Yes, they faced each other once at the Australian Open (2019) with Rafa winning the match 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
Have they ever played each other at Roland Garros?
They have yet to play each other at Roland Garros.
Have they ever played each other at the Wimbledon Championships?
They have yet to play each other at the Wimbledon Championships.
Have they ever played each other at the US Open?
Yes, they have played each other once at the US Open (2022) with Frances winning the match in four sets (6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3).
This page was last updated on the: 18th of November 2022