ATP · Head-to-Head Rivalry
Model win probabilities, betting edges and DFS projections for every ATP & WTA match.
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Meetings
16
Series
2–14
Gael Monfils first
Last Meeting
May 7, 2018
Avg Game Margin
7.1
winner's games minus loser's
Record by Surface
Gael Monfils in green, Rafael Nadal in blue.
Series shown from Gael Monfils's perspective.
Every Gael Monfils vs Rafael Nadal Meeting
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2018 | Madrid MastersR32 | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 6-1 |
| Jan 16, 2017 | Australian OpenR16 | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 |
| Apr 11, 2016 | Monte Carlo MastersFinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 7-5 5-7 6-0 |
| Jun 8, 2015 | StuttgartSemifinal | Grass | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 6-4 |
| Jan 13, 2014 | Australian OpenR32 | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-1 6-2 6-3 |
| Dec 30, 2013 | DohaFinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-1 6-7(5) 6-2 |
| Jan 2, 2012 | DohaSemifinal | Hard | Gael Monfils | 6-3 6-4 |
| Apr 18, 2011 | BarcelonaQuarterfinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-2 6-2 |
| Oct 4, 2010 | TokyoFinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-1 7-5 |
| May 9, 2010 | Madrid MastersQuarterfinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-1 6-3 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | US OpenR16 | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-7(3) 6-3 6-1 6-3 |
| Feb 9, 2009 | RotterdamSemifinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 6-4 |
| Jan 5, 2009 | DohaQuarterfinal | Hard | Gael Monfils | 6-4 6-4 |
| Oct 26, 2008 | Paris MastersR16 | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 6-2 |
| May 8, 2006 | Rome MastersSemifinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-2 6-2 |
| Apr 11, 2005 | Monte Carlo MastersR64 | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 6-2 |
Tour-level meetings back to 1968 where available. Dates reflect the tournament start.
Rating & Ranking
| Gael Monfils | Rafael Nadal | |
|---|---|---|
| #311 | ATP Rank | — |
| 1623 | Overall Elo | 1758 |
| 1642 | Hard Elo | 1682 |
| 1520 | Clay Elo | 1721 |
| 1537 | Grass Elo | 1629 |
breakPoint Elo starts every player at 1500 and weights matches by tournament importance — values are internally consistent but not comparable to other published Elo scales.
Form & Activity
| Gael Monfils | Rafael Nadal | |
|---|---|---|
| 4–10 | 2026 Season | — |
| 27%15 matches | Last 12 Months | —0 matches |
| 20% | Form (last 5) | 50% |
| 33% | Form (30 days) | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Last Match | Nov 19, 2024 |
Serve & Return
| Gael Monfils | Rafael Nadal | |
|---|---|---|
| 74% | Hold % | 86% |
| 22% | Break % | 33% |
| 9.3% | Ace Rate | 4.6% |
| 5.3% | Double Fault Rate | 2.5% |
| 61% | Serve Pts Won | 68% |
| 38% | Return Pts Won | 42% |
Career rates over each player's tracked matches.
Advanced Stats
Advanced stats are for Pro members
Per-Match Averages
| Gael Monfils | Rafael Nadal | |
|---|---|---|
| 7.3 | Avg Aces | 2.8 |
| 3.2 | Avg Aces Against | 5.0 |
| 2.7 | Avg Breaks | 3.4 |
| 23.1 | Avg Games | 21.4 |
| 542 | Matches | 560 |
Career averages per best-of-3 match; aces against are opponent aces conceded, breaks are service breaks won. Each stat covers the matches where it was tracked.