Rafael Nadal defeated Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-1 6-0 in the Rome Masters round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending the title. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Nadal R. took it in straight sets.
Nadal R. and Basilashvili N. faced 7 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Nadal R. went 10–2 (83%) against them, Basilashvili N. 2–5 (29%). Nadal R. came out clearly better against 5 of 7 comparable opponents, Basilashvili N. against 0.
Clay: Nadal R. leads 2–0 · Hard: Nadal R. leads 1–0