Rafael Nadal def. Novak Djokovic
7-5 1-6 6-3
Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 7-5 1-6 6-3 in the 2021 Italian Open final on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | ||
AcesServes that land in and are not touched by the returner. | 3 | 5 |
Double faultsService points lost by missing both first and second serve. | 1 | 4 |
First serve %Percentage of service points where the first serve landed in. | 75.0% | 66.3% |
First serve points won %Percentage of points won after making a first serve. | 65.3% | 65.1% |
Second serve points won %Percentage of second-serve points won, including points lost through double faults. | 45.8% | 46.9% |
Break points saved %Percentage of break points won by the server. | 62.5% | 50.0% |
Service points won %Percentage of all points won while serving. | 60.4% | 58.9% |
| Returning | ||
Break points converted %Percentage of break-point chances won by the returner. | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Return points won %Percentage of all points won while returning. | 41.1% | 39.6% |
| Overall | ||
Total points won %Percentage of all completed points won. | 50.8% | 49.2% |
Match Serve+This match’s service points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | -2.9 | -4.3 |
Match Return+This match’s return points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +4.3 | +2.9 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2021 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | SRB |
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | May 22, 1987 |
| Age | 34 | 33 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 9,630 | 11,463 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,294 | 2,299 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 1,141–231 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $194,691,590 |
Path
Rafael Nadal's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reilly Opelka | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 15, 2021 | SF |
| Alexander Zverev | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 15, 2021 | QF |
| Denis Shapovalov | 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | May 14, 2021 | R16 |
| Jannik Sinner | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 12, 2021 | R32 |
Rafael Nadal's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Novak Djokovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Sonego | 6-3 6-7(5) 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 15, 2021 | SF |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | 4-6 7-5 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 15, 2021 | QF |
| Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 14, 2021 | R16 |
| Taylor Fritz | 6-3 7-6(5) | W | H2H | Match data | May 12, 2021 | R32 |