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.
Nadal R. took it in straight sets.
Nadal R. and Bracciali D. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Nadal R. went 6–1 (86%) against them, Bracciali D. 0–5 (0%). Nadal R. came out better against 3 of 3 comparable opponents, Bracciali D. against 0 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Rafael Nadal beat Daniele Bracciali 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Rafael Nadal vs Daniele Bracciali — Rome Masters Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2007-05-07/bracciali-vs-nadal-rome-masters-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 7 May 2007).