ATP · Head-to-Head Rivalry
Model win probabilities, betting edges and DFS projections for every ATP & WTA match.
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Meetings
17
Series
6–11
Juan Martin del Potro first
Last Meeting
Aug 27, 2018
Avg Game Margin
5.5
winner's games minus loser's
Record by Surface
Juan Martin del Potro in green, Rafael Nadal in blue.
Series shown from Juan Martin del Potro's perspective.
Every Juan Martin del Potro vs Rafael Nadal Meeting
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2018 | US OpenSemifinal | Hard | Juan Martin del Potro | 7-6(3) 6-2 RET |
| Jul 2, 2018 | WimbledonQuarterfinal | Grass | Rafael Nadal | 7-5 6-7(7) 4-6 6-4 6-4 |
| May 28, 2018 | Roland GarrosSemifinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 6-1 6-2 |
| Aug 28, 2017 | US OpenSemifinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 4-6 6-0 6-3 6-2 |
| Aug 8, 2016 | Rio OlympicsSemifinal | Hard | Juan Martin del Potro | 5-7 6-4 7-6(5) |
| Oct 7, 2013 | Shanghai MastersSemifinal | Hard | Juan Martin del Potro | 6-2 6-4 |
| Mar 7, 2013 | Indian Wells MastersFinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 4-6 6-3 6-4 |
| Dec 2, 2011 | Davis Cup WG F: ESP vs ARGRR | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 1-6 6-4 6-1 7-6(0) |
| Jun 20, 2011 | WimbledonR16 | Grass | Rafael Nadal | 7-6(6) 3-6 7-6(4) 6-4 |
| Mar 10, 2011 | Indian Wells MastersSemifinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 6-4 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | US OpenSemifinal | Hard | Juan Martin del Potro | 6-2 6-2 6-2 |
| Aug 10, 2009 | Canada MastersQuarterfinal | Hard | Juan Martin del Potro | 7-6(5) 6-1 |
| Mar 25, 2009 | Miami MastersQuarterfinal | Hard | Juan Martin del Potro | 6-4 3-6 7-6(3) |
| Mar 12, 2009 | Indian Wells MastersQuarterfinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-2 6-4 |
| Jun 11, 2007 | Queen's ClubR32 | Grass | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 6-4 |
| May 28, 2007 | Roland GarrosR128 | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 7-5 6-3 6-2 |
| Mar 19, 2007 | Miami MastersR16 | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-0 6-4 |
Tour-level meetings back to 1968 where available. Dates reflect the tournament start.
Rating & Ranking
| Juan Martin del Potro | Rafael Nadal | |
|---|---|---|
| — | ATP Rank | — |
| 1634 | Overall Elo | 1758 |
| 1621 | Hard Elo | 1682 |
| 1572 | Clay Elo | 1721 |
| 1548 | 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
| Juan Martin del Potro | Rafael Nadal | |
|---|---|---|
| — | 2026 Season | — |
| —0 matches | Last 12 Months | —0 matches |
| 50% | Form (last 5) | 50% |
| — | Form (30 days) | — |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Last Match | Nov 19, 2024 |
Serve & Return
| Juan Martin del Potro | Rafael Nadal | |
|---|---|---|
| 86% | Hold % | 86% |
| 24% | Break % | 33% |
| 10.6% | Ace Rate | 4.6% |
| 2.8% | Double Fault Rate | 2.5% |
| 68% | 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
| Juan Martin del Potro | Rafael Nadal | |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | Avg Aces | 2.8 |
| 6.9 | Avg Aces Against | 5.0 |
| 2.7 | Avg Breaks | 3.4 |
| 22.6 | Avg Games | 21.4 |
| 302 | 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.