Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios clashed against each other many times during their career and sometimes things have been quite nasty. Fortunately, their relationship is much better nowadays, but still, it is impossible to miss their match whenever they play against each other. Rafa and Nick are both in the lineup of the newly minted United Cup. Spain and Australia are in the same group (group D) and therefore Nadal and Kyrgios may very well play against each other for the 10th time in their career.
H2H Nadal vs. Kyrgios
Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios squared off 9 times. Their actual head-to-head record is 6-3 for Nadal. The last time they competed against each other, Rafael Nadal won 7-6(0) 5-7 6-4 in the quarter in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) on the 17th of March 2022.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Rafael Nadal in 2022
At the moment ranked no.2, Rafael played his last match on the 15th of November when he was defeated by world no.6 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 6-4 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Currently, during this season Nadal has achieved a compiled 38-8 match record. Nadal has won 4 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, Australian Open, Acapulco and French Open. Nadal reached the final in Indian Wells.
Nick Kyrgios in 2022
Ranked no.22, the Australian played his last match on the 6th of October when he beat world no.82 Kamil Majchrzak 3-6 6-2 6-2 in the 2nd round in Tokyo (draw).
Currently, during this year the Australian has achieved an overall 37-10 record. This year, Nick clinched 1 title in Washington. Nick was the runner-up in Wimbledon.
Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios |
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