Rafael Nadal is about to begin his bid in the draw in Madrid. In the previous edition of this tournament, he overcame Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-3 and Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 6-2. Nadal won the Mutua Madrid Open 5 times in 2005, 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2017 and he was the runner-up 3 times in 2009, 2011 and 2015.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Rafael Nadal’s projected draw together with the projected opposition in Mutua Madrid Open. Rafael has a a favorable record (37-33) against the likely opponents.
R2 – Miomir Kecmanovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Rafael Nadal
40 - 26win/loss in 2025
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40-26 | 21-11 | 15-8 | 2-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 17-27 | 6-11 | 5-8 | 5-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 18-13 | 7-6 | 5-2 | 6-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 40-33 | 24-15 | 5-6 | 4-7 | 7-5 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 43-26 | 27-14 | 11-9 | 5-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 56-21 | 9-6 | 47-15 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 18-10 | 6-3 | 12-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 | 7-5 | 5-2 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Miomir Kecmanovic has a 25-9 record in 2022, 13-5 on clay. During the previous 8 years, the Serbian has a 100-55 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Miomir won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Miomir’s best achievement of the season was reaching the semifinal Munich.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open Miomir lost to John Isner in the 1st round 6-4 7-6(6).
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Miomir Kecmanovic
This would be the 2nd time that Rafael Nadal and Miomir Kecmanovic fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay in major tournaments.
R3 – Botic Van De Zandschulp’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
38 - 29win/loss in 2025
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 38-29 | 14-11 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 53-23 | 17-5 | 24-10 | 9-5 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 19-14 | 1-2 | 6-6 | 8-5 | 0-0 | 4-1 |
| 2019 | 57-22 | 10-5 | 17-8 | 18-6 | 0-0 | 12-3 |
| 2018 | 29-19 | 0-0 | 15-11 | 9-5 | 0-1 | 5-2 |
| 2017 | 28-18 | 0-0 | 20-13 | 8-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 39-13 | 0-0 | 24-10 | 15-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 | 23-11 | 0-0 | 23-11 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Botic Van De Zandschulp has a 16-10 record in 2022, 8-3 on clay. As for the last 8 years, Van De Zandschulp has a 137-72 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Van De Zandschulp won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Van De Zandschulp’s best result of this year was getting to the final Munich.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open Van De Zandschulp didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Botic Van De Zandschulp
There is no head to head record between Rafael Nadal and Botic Van De Zandschulp since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
Nonetheless, Rafael Nadal could face David Goffin. Their H2H record is 4-2 for Rafael Nadal.
1/4 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Rafael Nadal
57 - 13win/loss in 2025
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 57-13 | 21-4 | 27-4 | 6-4 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 48-19 | 15-8 | 22-7 | 10-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 39-7 | 10-0 | 29-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 18-10 | 3-2 | 15-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Carlos Alcaraz has a 24-3 win-loss record in 2022, 12-1 on clay. In the previous 5 years, Carlos has a 84-25 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Carlos will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.
His best achievement of the current season was conquering the title in Rio de Janeiro where he overcame Diego Sebastian Schwartzman in the final 6-4 6-2, in Miami where he overcame Casper Ruud in the final 7-5 6-4, and in Barcelona where he beat Pablo Carreno-Busta in the final 6-3 6-2.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open Carlos was defeated by Rafael Nadal in the 2nd round 6-1 6-2.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This would be the 3rd time that Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Rafael Nadal may play Cameron Norrie. Their head to head record is 4-0 for Rafael Nadal.
1/2 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 30-28 for Novak Djokovic
42 - 7win/loss in 2025
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42-7 | 2-1 | 14-4 | 19-2 | 7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 55-7 | 19-3 | 18-3 | 11-1 | 7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 41-5 | 26-1 | 11-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 57-11 | 26-6 | 15-3 | 9-2 | 7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 53-13 | 23-4 | 11-5 | 8-3 | 11-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 32-8 | 10-3 | 12-4 | 2-0 | 8-1 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 65-9 | 39-4 | 16-2 | 8-2 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2015 | 82-6 | 49-4 | 16-1 | 10-1 | 7-0 | 0-0 |
Novak Djokovic has a 6-3 record in 2022, 4-2 on clay. During the previous 19 years, Novak has a 303-68 record on clay (Click here to see full career record).
Djokovic’s best achievement of the season was getting to the final Belgrade.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open the Serbian didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic
This contest would be 59th time that Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic fight against each other. The head to head is 30-28 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but Nadal leads 19-8 on clay in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Rafael Nadal may square off with Casper Ruud. Their head to head is 0-0.
Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-3 for Rafael Nadal
29 - 10win/loss in 2025
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29-10 | 9-4 | 17-5 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 59-15 | 28-6 | 14-4 | 13-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-11 | 12-7 | 3-1 | 13-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-25 | 20-9 | 16-8 | 6-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 60-19 | 25-9 | 21-4 | 12-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 57-22 | 22-8 | 16-4 | 10-7 | 9-3 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 44-24 | 12-9 | 13-7 | 13-6 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2015 | 38-28 | 13-10 | 14-8 | 6-6 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
Alexander Zverev has a 17-7 win-loss record in 2022, 5-2 on clay. Regarding the previous 10 years, Alexander has a 133-63 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Zverev won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Zverev’s most significant achievement of the season was reaching the final Montpellier.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open Zverev conquered the event after defeating Matteo Berrettini 6-7(8) 6-4 6-3.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Alexander Zverev
This match would represent the 10th time that Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev face off. The head to head is 6-3 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 4-1 on clay in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Rafael Nadal could play Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their head to head record is 7-2 for Rafael Nadal.
