Rafael Nadal vs Xavier Malisse: Head-to-Head Record

Rafael Nadal

Spain

2–1
3 meetings
Xavier Malisse

Belgium

Hard: 0–1Clay: 2–0
Rafael Nadal
2–1
Xavier Malisse

Rafael Nadal and Xavier Malisse have met 3 times on the professional tour. Rafael Nadal leads the head-to-head 2–1. Their most recent meeting came at Chennai in 2007.

Rafael Nadal vs Xavier Malisse stats comparison

Form

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02026 titles0

Clutch

Under pressure
Rafael NadalXavier Malisse
Clutch Rating·Dominant
98
20
Break points saved·Dominant
100
59
Break points won·Dominant
99
32
Deciding sets·Dominant
100
41
Tiebreaks·Dominant
99
40

Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About

Serve vs return

Recent form
Rafael Nadalserving82% hold

wins 64% of points on serve vs Xavier Malisse

Xavier Malisseserving73% hold

wins 60% of points on serve vs Rafael Nadal

Serve advantage — Rafael Nadal

Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About

Set records · last ~30 matches

First sets won·Clear edge
50%
37%
Deciding sets won·Slight edge
56%
64%

Career

Career win rate·Dominant
82%
52%
92Career titles3
22Grand Slam titles0

Profile

40Age46
185 cmHeight185 cm
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Set records use each player's last ~30 completed matches; form shows the last 10 results. Ratings come from the same data that powers the Umpiry Score.

All 3 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between Rafael Nadal and Xavier Malisse?

Rafael Nadal leads the head-to-head against Xavier Malisse 2–1 after 3 meetings.

How many times have Rafael Nadal and Xavier Malisse played each other?

Rafael Nadal and Xavier Malisse have played each other 3 times on the professional tour.

When did Rafael Nadal and Xavier Malisse last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Chennai in 2007, where Xavier Malisse won.