The first Djokovic vs Medvedev match was in 2017 in a Davis Cup match between Serbia and Russia with Djokovic winning the match after Medvedev was forced to retire in the fourth set.
Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev have played each other a total of ten times with Djokovic currently leading their Head to Head 6 wins to 4.
The last time Djokovic and Medvedev played each other was in the final of the 2021 Paris Masters, which Djokovic won 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Djokovic and Medvedev
| 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 |
| 6 | Matches won | 4 |
| 60% (6/10) | Winning Percentage | 40% (4/10) |
| 5 | Hard Court Wins | 3 |
| 0 | Clay Court Wins | 1 |
| 1 | Grass Court Wins | 0 |
| 2 | Matches won in Finals | 1 |
| 1 | Matches won in Grand Slam Finals | 1 |
| 1 | Matches won in Masters 1000 Finals | 0 |
| 0 | Matches won in ATP World Tour Finals | 1 |
Djokovic vs Medvedev Head to Head Stats
Head to Head at the Grand Slams
Djokovic and Medvedev have played each other a total of three times in grand slam tournaments with Djokovic leading the grand slam head to head 2-1.
To date, Djokovic and Medvedev have played each other twice at the Australian Open and once at the US Open and they have yet to play each other at the French Open or at the Wimbledon championships.
Their last grand slam match was at the 2021 US Open, where Medvedev beat Djokovic in straight sets in the final (6-4, 6-4, 6-4).
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US Open | Final | Daniil Medvedev | 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2021 | Australian Open | Final | Novak Djokovic | 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2019 | Australian Open | Round of 16 | Novak Djokovic | 6-4, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 |
Djokovic vs Medvedev Head to Head by Court Surface
Djokovic and Medvedev have played each other a total of eight times on indoor and outdoor hard courts, once on grass and once on clay.
Head to Head on Hard Courts
Djokovic and Medvedev have played each other a total of eight times on hard courts with Djokovic leading their head to head on hard courts 5-3.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Paris Masters | Final | Novak Djokovic | 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2021 | US Open | Final | Daniil Medvedev | 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2021 | Australian Open | Final | Novak Djokovic | 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2020 | ATP Finals | RR | Daniil Medvedev | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2020 | ATP Cup | Semifinals | Novak Djokovic | 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 |
| 2019 | Cincinnati Masters | Semifinals | Daniil Medvedev | 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2019 | Australian Open | Round of 16 | Novak Djokovic | 6-4, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 |
| 2017 | Davis Cup | RR | Novak Djokovic | 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 1-0 (Retired) |
Head to Head on 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 | Novak Djokovic | 6-4, 6-4 |
Head to Head on Clay
Their only meeting on clay to date was at the 2019 Monte Carlo Masters with Medvedev winning the match in three sets.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Monte Carlo Masters | Quarterfinals | Daniil Medvedev | 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 |
Djokovic vs Medvedev Matches Played per Year
Below is a summary of the matches played by Djokovic and Medvedev over the years.
They have yet to play each other in the 2022 ATP Season.
| Year | Matches Played | Djokovic Wins | Medvedev Wins | H2H (Djokovic – Medvedev) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | – | – | – | 6-4 |
Below are the match highlights from their last H2H match at the Paris Masters in 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Djokovic and Medvedev Rivalry
How many times has Djokovic lost to Medvedev?
Medvedev has beaten Djokovic a total of four times (2019 Monte Carlo Masters, 2019 Cincinnati Masters, 2020 ATP Finals, and the 2021 US Open).
How many times have Djokovic and Medvedev played each other?
Djokovic and Medvedev have played each other a total of ten 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, and the 2021 Paris Masters.
When did Djokovic and Medvedev first play each other?
Their first match was in a Davis cup match in 2017, where Djokovic won the match 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 1-0 (Retired).
Who was younger when they won their first Grand Slam?
Djokovic was 20 when he won the 2008 Australian Open while Medvedev was 25 when he won the 2021 US Open.
Has Djokovic and Medvedev ever played doubles together?
To date, Djokovic and Medvedev have not played doubles together.
Are Djokovic and Medvedev friends off the court?
Djokovic and Medvedev are friends on and off the court and have often practiced together.