Rafael Nadal vs Tommy Paul — Acapulco Quarter-final
USA
Nadal R.
Rafael Nadal defeated Tommy Paul 6-0 7-6 in the Acapulco quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tommy Paul came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Rafael Nadal had arrived on a 11-match winning run. Rafael Nadal claimed a first win over Tommy Paul in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Rafael Nadal handed Tommy Paul a first-set bagel in a 6–0 7–6 win.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-31 | Paris Masters | R32 | hard | Tommy Paul | 3-6 7-6(4) 6-1 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (70 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Umpiry Score
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