The very first Djokovic vs Murray match was at the Madrid Masters in 2006, in which Djokovic won 1-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Since then they have played each other a total of 36 times with Djokovic currently leading the head to head 25 wins to Murray’s 11 wins (H2H: 25-11).
The last time Djokovic and Murray played each other was at the final of the 2017 Qatar Open with Djokovic winning the match 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.
Djokovic vs Murray Quick Facts
| Novak Djokovic | VS | Andy Murray |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Year born | 1987 |
| 2003 | Year turned Pro | 2005 |
| Serbian | Nationality | Scottish |
| Right handed | Plays | Right handed |
| Two handed backhand | Backhand | Two handed backhand |
| 25 | Matches won | 11 |
| 69% (25/36) | Winning Percentage | 31% (11/36) |
| 20 | Matches won on a hard court | 8 |
| 5 | Matches won on clay | 1 |
| 0 | Matches won on grass | 2 |
| 11 | Matches won in Finals | 8 |
| 5 | Matches won in Grand Slam Finals | 2 |
| 5 | Matches won in Masters 1000 Finals | 5 |
| 1 | Matches won in ATP World Tour Finals | 1 |
Djokovic vs Murray Head to Head Stats
Djokovic vs Murray Head to Head at the Grand Slams
Djokovic and Murray have played each other a total of ten times in grand slam tournaments with Djokovic leading the grand slam head to head 8-2.
Of the ten matches they played in grand slam tournaments, seven of the matches were in the final, two were in a semi-final and 1 was in a quarterfinal.
To date, Djokovic and Murray have played each other five times at the Australian Open, 2 times at the French Open, once at Wimbledon, and 2 times at the US Open.
Their last grand slam match was at the 2016 French Open, where Djokovic beat Murray in the final 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | French Open | Final | Djokovic | 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2016 | Australian Open | Final | Djokovic | 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 |
| 2015 | French Open | Semifinals | Djokovic | 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 5-7, 6-1 |
| 2015 | Australian Open | Final | Djokovic | 7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 6-0 |
| 2014 | US Open | Quarterfinals | Djokovic | 7-6, 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2013 | Wimbledon | Final | Murray | 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2013 | Australian Open | Final | Djokovic | 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2012 | US Open | Final | Murray | 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 |
| 2012 | Australian Open | Semifinals | Djokovic | 6-3, 3-6, 6-7, 6-1, 7-5 |
| 2011 | Australian Open | Final | Djokovic | 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 |
Djokovic vs Murray Head to Head by Court Surface
Out of the 36 times, Djokovic and Murray have played each other, two of those matches have been on grass, five have been on indoor hardcourts, six have been on outdoor clay courts and 23 have been played on outdoor hard courts.
Djokovic vs Murray Head to Head on Grass Courts
Djokovic and Murray have played each other a total of two times on grass with Murray leading the head to head on grass 2-0.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Wimbledon | Final | Murray | 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2012 | London Olympics | Semifinals | Murray | 7-5, 7-5 |
Djokovic vs Murray Head to Head on Clay Courts
Murray and Djokovic have played each other a total of six times on clay courts with Djokovic leading the head to head on clay 5-1.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | French Open | Final | Djokovic | 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2016 | Rome Masters | Final | Murray | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2016 | Madrid Masters | Final | Djokovic | 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 |
| 2015 | French Open | Semifinals | Djokovic | 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 5-7, 6-1 |
| 2011 | Rome Masters | Semifinals | Djokovic | 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 |
| 2008 | Monte Carlo Masters | Round of 16 | Djokovic | 6-0, 6-4 |
Djokovic vs Murray Head to Head on Hard Courts
Djokovic and Murray have played each other a total of 28 times on hard courts (indoor and outdoor) with Djokovic leading the head to head on hard courts 20-8.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Qatar Open | Final | Djokovic | 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 |
| 2016 | ATP Finals | Final | Murray | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2016 | Australian Open | Final | Djokovic | 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 |
| 2015 | Paris Masters | Final | Djokovic | 6-2, 64 |
| 2015 | Shanghai Masters | Semifinals | Djokovic | 6-1, 6-3 |
| 2015 | Canada Masters | Final | Murray | 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 |
| 2015 | Miami Masters | Final | Djokovic | 7-6, 4-6, 6-0 |
| 2015 | Indian Wells Masters | Semifinals | Djokovic | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 2015 | Australian Open | Final | Djokovic | 7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 6-0 |
| 2014 | Paris Masters | Quarterfinals | Djokovic | 7-5, 6-2 |
| 2014 | Beijing | Semifinals | Djokovic | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2014 | US Open | Quarterfinals | Djokovic | 7-6, 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2014 | Miami Masters | Quarterfinals | Djokovic | 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2013 | Australian Open | Final | Djokovic | 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2012 | ATP Finals | RR | Djokovic | 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 |
| 2012 | Shanghai Masters | Final | Djokovic | 5-7, 7-6, 6-3 |
| 2012 | US Open | Final | Murray | 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 |
| 2012 | Miami Masters | Final | Djokovic | 6-1, 7-6 |
| 2012 | ATP Dubai | Semifinals | Murray | 6-2, 7-5 |
| 2012 | Australian Open | Semifinals | Djokovic | 6-3, 3-6, 6-7, 6-1, 7-5 |
| 2011 | Cincinnati Masters | Final | Murray | 6-4, 3-0 (Retired) |
| 2011 | Australian Open | Final | Djokovic | 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 |
| 2009 | Miami Masters | Final | Murray | 6-2, 7-5 |
| 2008 | Cincinnati Masters | Final | Murray | 7-6, 7-6 |
| 2008 | Canada Masters | Quarterfinals | Murray | 6-3, 7-6 |
| 2007 | Miami Masters | Semifinals | Djokovic | 6-1, 6-0 |
| 2007 | Indian Wells Masters | Semifinals | Djokovic | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 2006 | Madrid Masters | Round of 16 | Djokovic | 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 |
Djokovic vs Murray Matches Played per Year
Below is a summary of the matches played by Djokovic and Murray over the years.
Their H2H was pretty close for the first few years but from 2014, Djokovic started to dominate their encounters.
Their last H2H match was in 2017 at the Qatar Open in Doha.
| Year | Matches Played | Djokovic Wins | Murray Wins | Head to Head (Djokovic – Murray) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | – | 1-0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | – | 3-0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4-2 |
| 2009 | 1 | – | 1 | 4-3 |
| 2010 | – | – | – | 4-3 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6-4 |
| 2012 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 10-7 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11-8 |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | – | 15-8 |
| 2015 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 21-9 |
| 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 24-11 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | – | 25-11 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | 25-11 |
| 2019 | – | – | – | 25-11 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 25-11 |
| 2021 | – | – | – | 25-11 |
| 2022 | – | – | – | 25-11 |
Below are match highlights from their last grand slam H2H match at the 2016 French Open.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Djokovic and Murray Rivalry
When did Andy Murray beat Djokovic at Wimbledon?
Andy Murray beat Djokovic in the final of the 2013 Wimbledon Championships.
How many times did Murray beat Djokovic at Wimbledon?
Andy Murray’s 2013 win over Djokovic was the only match they played against each at the Wimbledon championships.
However, he did beat Djokovic in the semifinals of the singles event at the 2012 London Olympics which was also played at Wimbledon.
When did Djokovic and Murray first play each other?
Their first match was in the round of 16 at the Madrid Masters in 2006. Djokovic won the match in three sets 1-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Who has won more Grand Slam titles?
Djokovic has won 21 grand slam titles while Murray has won three.
Who has won more Masters 1000 titles?
Djokovic has won 38 Masters 1000 titles while Murray has won 14.
Who has won more ATP career titles?
Djokovic has won 88 ATP career titles while Murray has won 46.
Has Djokovic and Murray ever played doubles together?
To date, Djokovic and Murray have never played doubles together.
Are Djokovic and Murray friends off the court?
There is a lot of respect between Djokovic and Murray but they would not be considered close friends off the court.