John Isner vs Rafael Nadal — Laver Cup Round Robin
Laver Cup · ATP · Round Robin
2 — 0
Sets
Friday, 22 September 2017
hard
John Isner defeated Rafael Nadal 7-5 7-6 in the Laver Cup round robin on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 8–0. John Isner claimed a first win over Rafael Nadal in nine meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 8–1.
Key context
- Match story: John Isner edged Rafael Nadal in two tight sets (7–5 7–6).
Isner J.
7772
Nadal R.
5610
Head to head
0–8| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-09 | Rome Masters | R32 | clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 6-1 |
| 2017-10-02 | Beijing | QF | hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 7-6(0) |
| 2015-05-10 | Rome Masters | R16 | clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2015-04-12 | Monte Carlo Masters | R16 | clay | Rafael Nadal | 7-6(6) 4-6 6-3 |
| 2013-08-11 | Cincinnati Masters | F | hard | Rafael Nadal | 7-6(8) 7-6(3) |
| 2011-05-22 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 6-7(2) 6-7(2) 6-2 6-4 |
| 2010-05-09 | Madrid Masters | R16 | clay | Rafael Nadal | 7-5 6-4 |
| 2010-03-11 | Indian Wells Masters | R16 | hard | Rafael Nadal | 7-5 3-6 6-3 |
Statistics
Recent form67%1st serve in+2%69%
80%1st serve points won+13%67%
55%2nd serve points won+4%51%
72%Service points won+10%62%
29%Return points won+11%40%
71%Break points saved+15%56%
19.4Aces / match+17.22.2
3.1Double faults / match+1.31.8
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.