Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro 6-4 6-4 in the London round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Nadal R. took it in straight sets.
Nadal R. and del Potro J. faced 4 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Nadal R. went 5–2 (71%) against them, del Potro J. 3–1 (75%). Only 2 of the comparisons are context-comparable — too few for a conclusion.
Only 4 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Carpet: Nadal R. leads 1–0 · Clay: Nadal R. leads 1–0 · Hard: Nadal R. leads 1–0
Rafael Nadal beat Juan Martin del Potro 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Rafael Nadal vs Juan Martin del Potro — London Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2007-06-13/nadal-vs-potro-london-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 13 June 2007).