Rafael Nadal and Gilles Simon have played head-to-head six times, with Rafa leading the series 5-1. The last time the two played was at Monte Carlo Rolex Masters in 2012, where Rafa defeated Simon in straight sets.
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014
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Rafa is looking to win his 28th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 crown. On nine visits to the Foro Italico, he has reached the final eight times, lifting the trophy in 2005-’07, ’09-’10 and ’12-’13 and finishing runner-up to Novak Djokovic in 2011. VAMOS RAFA!
| Year | Tournament & City | Surface | Round | Winner & Score |
| 2012 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Monte Carlo Monaco |
Clay | S | Nadal, Rafael 6-3, 6-4 Stats |
| 2010 | US Open NY, U.S.A. |
Hard | R32 | Nadal, Rafael 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 Stats |
| 2009 | Australian Open Australia |
Hard | Q | Nadal, Rafael 6-2, 7-5, 7-5 Stats |
| 2008 | ATP Masters Series Madrid Spain |
Hard | S | Simon, Gilles 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(6) Stats |
| 2008 | Australian Open Australia |
Hard | R32 | Nadal, Rafael 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 Stats |
| 2006 | Marseille France |
Hard | R16 | Nadal, Rafael 7-5, 6-4 Stats |
Source: ATP World Tour