ATP CUP H2H. Tsitsipas vs Nadal in Group stage

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Rafael Nadal fell in the same group (B) of the ATP Cup so as to definitely clash at the beginning of February. The Spanish team is the overwhelming favorite to win the group not only because they have Rafa as the player no.1, but also because the player no.2, Roberto Bautista Agut, is also extremely solid.

Tsitsipas’ Injury

While Team Spain is the favorite to win the tie against Greece, the match between Nadal and Tsitsipas will be extremely interesting especially to see the progress that Stefanos has made during the off-season. Tsitsipas used to struggle with a leg injury that seems to have recovered. In addition, Stefanos is used to struggle against Nadal and therefore a winning performance against the world no.2 would be a great boost of confidence for him.

H2H Nadal vs. Tsitsipas

Stefanos and Rafa played each other 7 times with Nadal leading 6-1. The only time that the Greek ace defeated the King of clay was in the semifinal in Madrid 2 years ago 6-4 2-6 6-3 (highlights).

Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021

At the moment ranked no.6, the Greek played his last match on the 19^th of November 2020 when he lost to Rafael Nadal 6-4 4-6 6-2 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).

Rafael Nadal in 2021

At the moment ranked no.2, Rafael played his last match on the 21^st of November 2020 when he was overcome by Daniil Medvedev 3-6 7-6(4) 6-3 in the semifinal in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).

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Stefanos Tsitsipas and Rafael Nadal clashed against each other 7 times. Their head to head is 6-1 for Nadal. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Rafael Nadal won 6-7⁴ 6-4 7-5 in the round robin in London (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2019.

Here the highlights.