
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 3–0, defending the title. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-06 | Atp Cup | RR | hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 7-5 |
| 2018-08-27 | US Open | R16 | hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 6-3 6-7(6) 6-4 |
| 2017-05-29 | Roland Garros | R32 | clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-0 6-1 6-0 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 19). ATP, WTA & Challenger.