Rafael Nadal defeated Nicolas Lapentti 6-3 6-0 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 16 on clay. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-28 | Cincinnati Masters | QF | hard | Rafael Nadal | 7-6(3) 6-1 |
| 2003-07-07 | Bastad | QF | clay | Nicolas Lapentti | 3-6 6-3 7-6(6) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.