Rafael Nadal 2021 – next match, schedule and results

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Rafael Nadal in action during the French Open last year. (Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest ever and has some big tournaments in his 2021 schedule

Rafael Nadal won the French Open in 2020 but things didn’t go as planned for the Spaniard.

First came the ATP Cup final loss followed by the quarter-final exit at the Australian Open.

Nadal was battling to become the world No 1. However, he was beaten to this by his great rival, Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard would also be keen on getting that 21st Grand Slam title and become the sole leader in that race ahead of Roger Federer.

Rafael Nadal in action during the 2020 Australian Open. (Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal 2021 next match

Rafael Nadal will feature in the Monte Carlo Masters next with a match against Federico Delbonis as the opener.

Nadal holds several records at Monte Carlo and this would be his first match after the quarter-final exit at the Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal 2021 schedule

The tireless Nadal will be appearing in a number of tournaments this season. However, the 2021 schedule for Nadal is provisional and subject to change since many tournaments are being hit by the Coronavirus pandemic.

April

(10-18) Monte Carlo Masters

Rafael Nadal goes full stretch at the French Open last year. (Getty Images)

May and June

(April 30 – May 9) Madrid Open
(May 17 – June 6) Roland Garros

July

(June 29 – July 12) Wimbledon
(July 24 – July 30) Olympics

August and September

(August 9 – 15) Rogers Cup
(August 30 – September 12) US Open
(September 24 – 26) Laver Cup

November

(November 1 – 7) Rolex Paris Masters
(November 14 – 21) ATP Finals

Rafael Nadal 2021 news

Rafael Nadal in action during the 2019 US Open. (Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal results

2019 Results

Tournament	Stage	Outcome	Opponent	Score
Australian Open	Final	Loss	Novak Djokovic	3–6, 2–6, 3–6
Mexican Open	Second Round	Loss	Nick Kyrgios	6–3, 6–7^(2–7), 6–7^(6–8)
BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells	Semi-final	Withdrew	Roger Federer	N/A
Monte-Carlo Masters	Semi-final	Loss	Fabio Fogini	4–6, 2–6
Barcelona Open	Semi-final	Loss	Dominic Thiem	4–6, 4–6
Madrid Open	Semi-final	Loss	Stefanos Tsitsipas	4–6, 6–2, 3–6
Italian Open	Final	Won	Novak Djokovic	6–0, 4–6, 6–1
French Open	Final	Won	Dominic Thiem	6–3, 5–7, 6–1, 6–1
Wimbledon	Semi-final	Loss	Roger Federer	6–7^(3–7), 6–1, 3–6, 4–6
Canadian Open	Final	Won	Daniil Medvedev	6–3, 6–0
US Open	Final	Won	Daniil Medvedev	7–5, 6–3, 5–7, 4–6, 6–4
Laver Cup	Team Event	Won	Team World	Team Europe 13 – 11 Team World
Paris Masters	Semi-final	Withdrew	Denis Shapovalov	N/A
Davis Cup	Final	Won	Denis Shapovalov	6–3, 7–6^(9–7)

Rafael Nadal during the 2020 Australian Open. (Getty Images)

2020 Results

Tournament	Stage	Outcome	Opponent	Score
ATP Cup	Final	Loss	Novak Djokovic	2–6, 6–7
Australian Open	Quarter-Final	Loss	Dominic Thiem	6–7^(3–7), 6–7^(4–7), 6–4, 6–7^(6–8)
Acapulco Open	Final	Win	Taylor Fritz	6-3, 6-2
Internazionali BNL d`Italia	Quarter-Final	Loss	Diego Schwartzman	2-6, 5-7
French Open	Final	Win	Novak Djokovic	6-0, 6-2, 7-5
Paris Masters	Semi-final	Loss	Alexander Zverev	4-6, 5-7
ATP Finals	Semi-final	Loss	Daniil Medvedev	6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 3-6