Rafael Nadal def. Alexei Popyrin
6-3 6-2 7-6(3)
Rafael Nadal defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-2 7-6(3) in the 2021 Roland Garros first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Alexei Popyrin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 8 |
| Double faults | 5 | 5 |
| First serve % | 63.0% | 57.0% |
| First serve points won % | 81.0% | 78.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 56.0% | 45.0% |
| Break points saved % | 75.0% | 64.0% |
| Break points converted % | 36.0% | 25.0% |
| Service points won % | 72.0% | 64.0% |
| Return points won % | 36.0% | 28.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Alexei Popyrin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | AUS |
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | Aug 5, 1999 |
| Age | 34 | 21 |
| Height | 185 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 63 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 9,630 | 1,052 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,311 | 1,805 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 118–151 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $9,839,618 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.