Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev have played each other a total of fifteen times, with Novak currently leading their head to head 10-5.
The first Djokovic vs Medvedev match was in 2017 in a Davis Cup match between Serbia and Russia with Novak winning the match after Daniil retired injured in the fourth set.
The last time they played each other was in the final of the 2023 US Open, with Novak winning the match in straight sets (6-3, 7-6, 6-3).
Djokovic Medvedev H2H
| Novak Djokovic | vs | Daniil Medvedev |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Year born | 1996 |
| 2003 | Year turned Pro | 2014 |
| Right handed | Plays | Right handed |
| Two handed backhand | Backhand | Two handed backhand |
| 10 | Matches won | 5 |
| 67% (10/15) | Winning Percentage | 33% (5/15) |
| 9 | Hard Court Wins | 4 |
| 0 | Clay Court Wins | 1 |
| 1 | Grass Court Wins | 0 |
| 3 | Finals | 1 |
| 2 | Grand Slam Finals | 1 |
| 1 | Master 1000s Finals | 0 |
| 1 | ATP World Tour Finals | 1 |
Grand Slam H2H
They have played each other a total of four times in grand slam tournaments with Novak leading the grand slam H2H 3-1.
To date, they have played each other twice at the Australian Open and twice at the US Open but they have yet to play each other at the French Open or at the Wimbledon championships.
Their last grand slam match was at the 2023 US Open, where Novak beat Daniil in straight sets in the final (6-3, 7-6, 6-3).
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US Open | Final | N.Djokovic | 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 |
| 2021 | US Open | Final | D.Medvedev | 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2021 | Australian Open | Final | N.Djokovic | 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2019 | Australian Open | Round of 16 | N.Djokovic | 6-4, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 |
Head to Head by Court Surface
Medvedev and Djokovic have played each other a total of thirteen times on indoor and outdoor hard courts, once on grass and once on clay.
Hard Courts
They have played each other a total of twelve times on hard courts with Novak leading their H2H on hard courts 8-4.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US Open | Final | N.Djokovic | 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 |
| 2023 | Dubai | Semifinals | D.Medvedev | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2023 | Adeliade International 1 | Semifinals | N.Djokovic | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2022 | ATP Finals | Group Stage | N.Djokovic | 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 |
| 2022 | Astana Open | Semifinals | D.Medvedev | 4-6, 7-6 Retired |
| 2021 | Paris Masters | Final | N.Djokovic | 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2021 | US Open | Final | D.Medvedev | 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2021 | Australian Open | Final | N.Djokovic | 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2020 | ATP Finals | Group Stage | D.Medvedev | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2020 | ATP Cup | Semifinals | N.Djokovic | 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 |
| 2019 | Cincinnati Masters | Semifinals | D.Medvedev | 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2019 | Australian Open | Round of 16 | N.Djokovic | 6-4, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 |
| 2017 | Davis Cup | Group Stage | N.Djokovic | 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 1-0 (Retired) |
Grass
They have only ever played each other once in a grass court tournament and that was in Eastbourne in 2017.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Eastbourne | Semifinals | N.Djokovic | 6-4, 6-4 |
Clay
Their only meeting on clay to date was at the 2019 Monte Carlo Masters with Daniil winning the match in three sets.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Monte Carlo Masters | Quarterfinals | D.Medvedev | 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 |
Matches Played per Year
Below is a summary of the matches played between Novak and Daniil over the years, with their first match being in 2017 and their most recent match being in 2023.
| Year | Matches | N.Djokovic | D.Medvedev | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | – | 2-0 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | 2-0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3-2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4-3 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6-4 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | – | 8-4 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10-5 |
Below are match highlights from their semifinal match at the Dubai Tennis Championships in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has Novak lost to Medvedev?
Daniil has beaten Novak a total of five times (2019 Monte Carlo Masters, 2019 Cincinnati Masters, 2020 ATP Finals, 2021 US Open, and 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships).
How many times have they played each other?
They have played each other a total of 15 times (2017 Davis Cup, 2017 Eastbourne, 2019 Australian Open, 2019 Monte Carlo Masters, 2019 Cincinnati Masters, 2020 ATP Cup, 2020 ATP Finals, 2021 Australian Open, 2021 US Open, 2021 Paris Masters, 2022 Astana Open, 2022 Year End Finals, 2023 Adelaide, 2023 Dubai, and 2023 US Open).
When did they first play each other?
Their first match was in a Davis Cup match in 2017, where Novak won the match after Daniil retired in the fourth set 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 1-0 (Retired).
Who was younger when they won their first Grand Slam?
Novak was 20 when he won the 2008 Australian Open while Daniil was 25 when he won the 2021 US Open.
Are they friends off the court?
They are friends on and off the court and have often practiced together.