Rafael Nadal defeated Jeremy Chardy 6-0 6-1 in the Rome Masters round of 32 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.
Nadal R. took it in straight sets.
Nadal R. and Chardy J. faced 9 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Nadal R. went 10–2 (83%) against them, Chardy J. 4–7 (36%). Nadal R. came out clearly better against 3 of 5 comparable opponents, Chardy J. against 0.
Clay: Nadal R. leads 3–0 · Hard: Nadal R. leads 1–0