Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios have played each other a total of three times on tour with Nick currently leading their H2H 2-1.
The last time they played each other was in the singles final of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, which Novak won in four sets (4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6).
The first Djokovic vs Kyrgios match was in the quarterfinals of the 2017 Mexican Open in Acapulco with Nick winning the match in straight sets 7-6, 7-5.
Djokovic vs Kyrgios H2H
| Novak Djokovic | vs | Nick Kyrgios |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Year born | 1995 |
| 2003 | Year turned Pro | 2013 |
| Right handed | Plays | Right handed |
| Two handed backhand | Backhand | Two handed backhand |
| 1 | Matches won | 2 |
| 33% (1/3) | Winning Percentage | 67% (2/3) |
| 0 | Hard courts | 2 |
| 0 | Clay | 0 |
| 1 | Grass | 0 |
| 1 | Finals | 0 |
| 1 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 0 | Masters 1000 | 1 |
| 0 | ATP World Tour Finals | 0 |
| 0 | Davis Cup | 0 |
Grand Slams
Djokovic and Kyrgios have yet to play each other at the Australian Open, French Open, or US Open, so their meeting in the singles final of Wimbledon in 2022 is their only grand slam match to date.
After his victory in the 2022 Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final, Novak leads their grand slam head-to-head 1-0.
Head to Head by Court Surface
To date, two of their matches have been on outdoor hard courts and one has been on grass and they have yet to play each other on clay.
Hard Courts
They have played each other twice on hard courts with Nick winning both matches.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Indian Wells | Quarterfinals | N.Kyrgios | 6-4, 7-6 |
| 2017 | Acapulco | Round of 16 | N.Kyrgios | 7-6, 7-5 |
Grass Courts
They have played each other once on grass courts with Novak winning the matches in four sets.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Wimbledon | Final | N.Djokovic | 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 |
Matches Played per Year
Their first match was in 2017 (Acapulco), and their most recent match was in 2022 (Wimbledon).
| Year | Matches | Djokovic Wins | Kyrgios Wins | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | – | 2 | 0-2 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | 0-2 |
| 2019 | – | – | – | 0-2 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 0-2 |
| 2021 | – | – | – | 0-2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | – | 1-2 |
Below are match highlights from the 2022 Wimbledon Singles final between Novak and Nick.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has Nick Kyrgios beaten Novak Djokovic?
Nick has beaten Novak twice in his career (2017 Indian Wells, and 2017 Acapulco).
How many times have they played each other?
They have played each other a total of three times on the ATP Tour (2022 Wimbledon, 2017 Acapulco, and 2017 Indian Wells).
When did they first play each other?
Their first match was in Acapulco in 2017, where Nick won the match in straight sets 7-6, 7-5.
Have they ever faced each other on Grass?
To date, They have played each once on grass (2022 Wimbledon Final), with Novak winning the match in four sets..
Have they ever played each other at the US Open?
No, They have yet to play each other at the US Open.
Have they ever played each other in the Davis Cup?
No, they have yet to play each other in the Davis Cup.
Are they friends?
They would not be considered close friends. You can find out more about their relationship by reading this article on Eurosport that explains why they don’t like each other.