With a win over Fabio Fognini last night, Rafael Nadal is set for Round 3 of the Rome Open. He will play Latvian Ernests Gulbis.
Date: May 16, 2013
Time: Approximately 3:00 pm CET, 2:00 pm BST, 9:00 am EDT
Watch online: Fromsport and ATDHE
Rafa and Gulbis have played head to head five times previously, with Rafa dominating 5-0 in the match-up. Their most recent match was at Indian Wells this year.
ATP World Tour, Grand Slam, and Davis Cup Main Draw Results
| Year | Tournament & City | Surface | Round | Winner & Score |
| 2013 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Indian Wells CA, U.S.A. |
Hard | R16 | Nadal, Rafael 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 |
| 2011 | Doha Qatar |
Hard | Q | Nadal, Rafael 7-6(3), 6-3 |
| 2010 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Rome Italy |
Clay | S | Nadal, Rafael 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 |
| 2008 | ATP Masters Series Madrid Spain |
Hard | R32 | Nadal, Rafael 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 |
| 2008 | Wimbledon Great Britain |
Grass | R64 | Nadal, Rafael 5-7, 6-2, 7-6(2), 6-3 |
VAMOS RAFA!
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