Rafael Nadal def. Reilly Opelka
6-4 6-4
Rafael Nadal defeated Reilly Opelka 6-4 6-4 in the 2021 Italian Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Reilly Opelka |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 11 |
| Double faults | 1 | 1 |
| First serve % | 75.0% | 52.0% |
| First serve points won % | 84.0% | 84.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 57.0% | 52.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 71.0% |
| Break points converted % | 29.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 77.0% | 69.0% |
| Return points won % | 31.0% | 23.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Reilly Opelka |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | Aug 28, 1997 |
| Age | 34 | 23 |
| Height | 185 cm | 211 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 47 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 9,630 | 1,382 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,292 | 1,826 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 124–119 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $6,150,025 |
Path
Rafael Nadal's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 7-5 1-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 16, 2021 | F |
Reilly Opelka's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federico Delbonis | 7-5 7-6(2) | W | H2H | Match data | May 15, 2021 | QF |
| Aslan Karatsev | 7-6(6) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 14, 2021 | R16 |
| Lorenzo Musetti | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 12, 2021 | R32 |
| Richard Gasquet | 6-1 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 11, 2021 | R64 |