The world number 1 faces the former grand-slam champion as it is Rafael Nadal vs Denis Shapovalov in the Round of 32 of the Italian Open 2022.
The 21-Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal had the best start to his career in 2022 winning the Australian Open and Mexican Open and was on a winning streak of 20 matches which came to end in the Indian Wells Finals. He took a break due to injury and made his return in the Madrid Open, where he lost to Alcaraz in the quarter-finals. In the first round of the Italian Open, Nadal beat Isner quite comfortably.
World number 16, Denis Shapovalov had an excellent start to 2022 winning the ATP Cup. He reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and the semi-finals of the Dubai Open. Since then his form has taken a hit, failing to go past the Round of 32 in the Miami Open, Monte Carlo Masters and Madrid Open. Shapovalov had to work hard for a first round win over Nikoloz Basilashvili.
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Rafael Nadal vs Denis Shapovalov Match Details
- Tournament: Italian Open (ATP Masters 1000)
- Date: 12 May 2022
- Venue: Foro Italico
- Surface: Clay
- Round: Round of 16
- Category: Men’s Singles
- Prize Money: € 2,527,250
Rafael Nadal vs Denis Shapovalov Head-to-Head Records to date
Nadal leads the head to head 4-1 and has won both the previous meetings between the two on Clay.
Rafael Nadal vs Denis Shapovalov Prediction: Who will win this match?
Shapovalov will always be a dangerous opponent for any player, but the Spaniard who is looking for his 11th title here in Rome, will have no problem getting past him.
Prediction: Rafael Nadal to win in two sets.
Betting Tips: Nadal to win at 1.47 odds
Denis Shapovalov Last 3 performances
- Italian Open: Round of 32 – beat N Basilashvili. 6-4, 7-6
- Italian Open: Round of 64- beat Sonego 7-6, 3-6, 6-3
- Madrid Open: Round of 32- lost to Murray 1-6, 6-3, 2-6
Rafael Nadal Last 3 performances
- Italian Open: Round of 32 – beat J Isner. 6-3, 6-1
- Madrid Open: Quarterfinals – Lost to Carlos Alcaraz by 2-6,6-1,3-6
- Madrid Open: Round of 16 beat D. Goffin by 6-3,5-7,7-6
Rafael Nadal vs Denis Shapovalov Broadcast and Live Stream Details
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