Novak Djokovic and Gael Monfils have played each other eighteen times on the ATP Tour with Novak currently leading their H2H 18-0.
The last time Djokovic and Monfils faced each other was at the 2022 Madrid Open, where Novak beat Gael for the eighteenth time in a row (6-3, 6-2).
The first Djokovic vs Monfils ATP match was in the 1st round of the 2005 US Open with Novak winning their first match in five sets (7-5, 4-6, 7-6, 0-6, 7-5).
Novak Djokovic vs Gael Monfils H2H
| N.Djokovic | vs | G.Monfils |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Year born | 1986 |
| 2003 | Year turned Pro | 2004 |
| Right-handed | Plays | Right-handed |
| Two-handed backhand | Backhand | Two-handed backhand |
| 18 | Matches won | 0 |
| 100% (18/18) | Winning Percentage | 0% (0/18) |
| 15 | Hard courts | 0 |
| 2 | Clay courts | 0 |
| 1 | Grass courts | 0 |
| 2 | Finals | 0 |
| 5 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 8 | Masters 1000s | 0 |
| 0 | ATP Finals | 0 |
| 1 | Davis Cup | 0 |
Grand Slam H2H
They have played each other a total of five times in grand slam tournaments including once at the Australian Open, once at the French Open, and three times at the US Open, with Novak leading their grand slam H2H 5-0.
They have yet to play each other at the Wimbledon Championships.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Australian Open | Round of 64 | N.D | 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 |
| 2016 | US Open | Semifinals | N.D | 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 |
| 2010 | US Open | Quarterfinals | N.D | 7-6, 6-1, 6-2 |
| 2006 | French Open | Round of 16 | N.D | 7-6, 7-6, 6-3 |
| 2005 | US Open | Round of 128 | N.D | 7-5, 4-6, 7-6, 0-6, 7-5 |
Head to Head by Court Surface
To date, they have played each other a total of three times on indoor hard courts, two times on clay courts, once on grass, and twelve times on outdoor hard courts.
Indoor Hard Courts
They have faced each other a total of three times on indoor hard courts (2014 Paris Masters, 2010 Davis Cup, and 2009 Paris Masters), with Novak winning all three indoor matches.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Paris Masters | Round of 16 | N.D | 6-3, 7-6 |
| 2010 | Davis Cup | Group Stage | N.D | 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2009 | Paris Masters | Final | N.D | 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 |
Clay Courts
They have faced each other twice on clay courts (2022 Madrid Open and 2006 French Open) with their H2H currently standing 2-0 in favor of Novak.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Madrid Masters | Round of 32 | N.D | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2006 | Roland Garros | Round of 16 | N.D | 7-6, 7-6, 6-3 |
Grass Courts
They have only played once on grass (2017 Eastbourne) with Novak winning the match in straight sets.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Eastbourne | Final | N.D | 6-3, 6-4 |
Outdoor Hard Courts
They have played each twelve times on outdoor hard courts with Novak winning all twelve encounters.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dubai | Semifinals | N.D | 2-6, 7-6, 6-1 |
| 2020 | ATP Cup | Group Stage | N.D | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2018 | Australian Open | Round of 64 | N.D | 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 |
| 2016 | US Open | Semifinals | N.D | 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 |
| 2016 | Canada Masters | Semifinals | N.D | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2014 | Canada Masters | Round of 32 | N.D | 6-2, 6-7, 7-6 |
| 2013 | Shanghai Masters | Quarterfinals | N.D | 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2011 | Cincinnati Masters | Quarterfinals | N.D | 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2011 | Canada Masters | Quarterfinals | N.D | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 2010 | US Open | Quarterfinals | N.D | 7-6, 6-1, 6-2 |
| 2008 | Beijing Olympics | Quarterfinals | N.D | 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2005 | US Open | Round of 128 | N.D | 7-5, 4-6, 7-6, 0-6, 7-5 |
Matches Played per Year
They have played each other 18 times on tour with their first match being in 2005 and their most recent match being in 2022.
| Year | Matches | N.Djokovic | G.Monfils | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | – | 1-0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | – | 2-0 |
| 2007 | – | – | – | 2-0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | – | 3-0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | – | 4-0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | – | 6-0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | – | 8-0 |
| 2012 | – | – | – | 8-0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | – | 9-0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | – | 11-0 |
| 2015 | – | – | – | 11-0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | – | 13-0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | – | 14-0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | – | 15-0 |
| 2019 | – | – | – | 15-0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | – | 17-0 |
| 2021 | – | – | – | 17-0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | – | 18-0 |
Below are highlights from the last match that they played in 2022 at the Madrid Open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Gael Monfils ever beaten Novak Djokovic?
Gael has yet to beat Novak on the ATP Tour but he did beat him in an ITF Futures tournament in Italy in 2004.
How many times have they played each other on the ATP Tour?
They have played each other 18 times with Novak winning all of them.
When did they first play each other?
Their first match was at the US Open in New York in 2005, with Novak winning the match in five sets (7-5, 4-6, 7-6, 0-6, 7-5).