The first Djokovic vs Kyrgios match was in the quarterfinals of the 2017 Mexican Open in Acapulco with Kyrgios winning the match 7-6, 7-5.
In total Djokovic and Kyrgios have played each other a total of three times with Kyrgios currently leading their head to head 2-1.
Kyrgios is one of a few players who currently have a winning H2H record against Djokovic.
The last time Novak Djokovic and Nick Krygios played each other was in the final of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
Djokovic vs Kyrgios Stats
| 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 | Matches won on a hard court | 2 |
| 0 | Matches won on clay | 0 |
| 1 | Matches won on grass | 0 |
| 1 | Matches won in Finals | 0 |
| 1 | Matches won in Grand Slam Tournaments | 0 |
| 0 | Matches won in Masters 1000 Tournaments | 1 |
| 0 | Matches won in ATP World Tour Finals | 0 |
| 0 | Matches won in the Davis Cup | 0 |
Djokovic vs Kyrgios Head to Head Stats
Head to Head at the 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 Djokovic leads their grand slam head to head 1-0.
Head to Head by Court Surface
To date, two of their matches have been played on outdoor hard courts and one has been on grass but they have yet to play each other on clay.
Head to Head on Hard Courts
Djokovic and Kyrgios have played each other twice on hard courts with Kyrgios winning both matches.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BNP Paribas Open | Quarterfinals | Kyrgios | 6-4, 7-6 |
| 2021 | Acapulco | Round of 16 | Kyrgios | 7-6, 7-5 |
Head to Head on Grass Courts
Djokovic and Kyrgios have played each other once on grass courts with Djokovic winning the matches in four sets.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Wimbledon | Final | Djokovic | 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 |
Djokovic vs Kyrgios Matches Played per Year
Below is a summary of the matches played between Djokovic and Kyrgios by year.
| Year | Matches Played | Djokovic Wins | Kyrgios Wins | H2H (Djokovic – Kyrgios) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Djokovic and Kyrgios.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Djokovic and Kyrgios Rivalry
How many times has Nick Kyrgios beaten Novak Djokovic?
Nick Kyrgios has beaten Novak Djokovic two times in his career to date (2017 Acapulco and 2017 Indian Wells).
How many times have Kyrgios and Djokovic played each other?
Kyrgios and Djokovic have played each other a total of three times (2022 Wimbledon, 2017 Acapulco, and 2017 Indian Wells).
When did Djokovic and Kyrgios first play each other?
Their first match was in Acapulco in 2017, where Kyrgios won the match 7-6, 7-5.
Have Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios ever played each other on Grass?
To date, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios have played each once on grass (2022 Wimbledon Final).
Has Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios ever played each other at the US Open?
To date, they have yet to play each other at the US Open.
Have Kyrgios and Djokovic ever played each other on clay?
No, they have yet to play each other on clay.
Have Kyrgios and Djokovic ever played each other in the Davis Cup?
No, they have yet to play each other in the Davis Cup.
Are Kyrgios and Djokovic friends?
Kyrgios and Djokovic would not be considered friends. You can find out more about their relationship by reading this article on Eurosport that explains why they don’t like each other.