A look at Rafael Nadal vs Denis Shapovalov at the Italian Open ATP 2022 match in the round of 32 and its prediction along with the score and results
Rafael Nadal had a historical start to his 2022 tennis season. He is only beaten by Taylor Fritz and Carlos Alcaraz this year so far. The 21-times Grand Slam champion is now scheduled to have a clash against Denis Shapovalov.
Let us have a look at their past encounters, and current form so that we can have some predictions.
ATP Italian Open 2022 Men’s singles Round of 32 Results and score
Rafael Nadal vs John Isner
Rafael Nadal ended it in a style, with a help of his backhand shot to defeat opponent Isner in a comfortable straight-set victory. The Spanish professional moved to the next round in Rome, Italy with a score of 6-3, 6-1.
Denis Shapovalov vs Nikoloz Basilashvili
The player from Canada, Shapovalov came past Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili to have a successful second-round win in Italy Rome. The Canadian progressed to the next round with a score of 6-4, 7-6(5) and is scheduled to face Nadal in the third round.
Rafael Nadal vs Denis Shapovalov ATP Italian Open Tennis 2022 Men’s Singles Round of 16 Schedule, Date, Time, Prediction, Head To Head
Rafael Nadal vs Denis Shapovalov ATP Italian Open Open 2022 Round of 16 H2H Record
Venue: Italy, Rome
Prize Money: €6,008,725
May 12, 2022, Thursday
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Time: TBD
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Head To Head: 4-1
In their five encounters before, Nadal has beaten Shapovalov four times while losing only once to lead the head to head record 4-1. The last time they met was at the first Grand Slam and the Canadian lost in the quarterfinals to the eventual winner of the tournament Nadal who won his historical 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open.
Prediction
The two are scheduled to meet next for the sixth time at the fourth round of the Italian Open. Shapovalov has a win-loss record of 15-8 this season while Nadal is on 23-2. He has lost only twice this tennis season so far. On clay, both equal with a 3-1 win-loss record.
The pick of the tournament is Nadal looking at his current form. Only beaten twice, that due to his foot disturbance, the Spanish professional is expected to continue his spectacular form on clay. The No. 4 ATP ranked player is a huge threat on clay. None other than physical problems, injuries or his foot injury can distract him from winning against the player from Canada.
Rafael Nadal
Denis Shapovalov
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