Rafael Nadal defeated Daniele Bracciali 6-4 6-2 in the Rome Masters round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-23 | Davis Cup WG PO: ITA vs ESP | RR | clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 6-2 6-1 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.