Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka have played each other a total of 28 times on the ATP Tour with Novak currently leading the head to head 22-6.
They first played each other in a 1st round match at the ATP Aachen in Germany in 2004, with Novak winning their first match 6-2, 6-3.
Their most recent match was in the 3rd round of Wimbledon 2023 which Novak won in straight sets 6-3, 6-1, 7-6.
Djokovic vs Wawrinka H2H Record
Grand Slam Head to Head
Wawrinka and Djokovic have played each other a total of nine times at grand slam tournaments with Novak currently leading their grand slam head to head record 5-4.
In total, they have faced each other three times at the Australian Open (2013, 2014, and 2015), once at the French Open (2015), four times at the US Open (2012, 2013, 2016, and 2019), and once at Wimbledon (2023).
Of the nine matches they have played at grand slams, two were in the final (2015 French Open and 2016 US Open), two were in a semi-final, one was in the quarterfinals, three were round of 16 matches, and one was a round of 32 match.
The last Grand Slam match they played against each other was at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships which Novak won in straight sets (6-3, 6-1, 7-6)
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Wimbledon | Round of 32 | N.Djokovic | 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 |
| 2019 | US Open | Round of 16 | S.Wawrinka | 6-4, 7-5, 2-1 (Retired) |
| 2016 | US Open | Final | S.Wawrinka | 6-7, 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2015 | Roland Garros | Final | S.Wawrinka | 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2015 | Australian Open | Semifinals | N.Djokovic | 7-6, 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 |
| 2014 | Australian Open | Quarterfinals | S.Wawrinka | 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 9-7 |
| 2013 | US Open | Semifinals | N.Djokovic | 2-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2013 | Australian Open | Round of 16 | N.Djokovic | 1-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-7, 12-10 |
| 2012 | US Open | Round of 16 | N.Djokovic | 6-4, 6-1, 3-1 (Retired) |
Head to Head by Court Surface
They have played each other a total of eight times on clay courts, 18 times on hard courts, once on indoor carpet courts, and once on grass.
Grass Courts
Novak won their only encounter on grass in the 3rd round of Wimbledon 2023 in straight sets (6-3, 6-1, 7-6).
Clay Courts
They have played each other a total of eight times on clay courts with Novak currently leading the head to head 6-2.
Their most recent match on clay was at the 2022 Rome Masters which Novak won in straight sets 6-2, 6-2.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rome Masters | Round of 16 | N.D | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2015 | Roland Garros | Final | S.W | 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2012 | Madrid Masters | Round of 16 | N.D | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 2011 | Rome Masters | Round of 16 | N.D | 6-4, 6-1 |
| 2010 | Monte Carlo Masters | Round of 16 | N.D | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2009 | Monte Carlo Masters | Semifinals | N.D | 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 |
| 2008 | Rome Masters | Final | N.D | 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2006 | ATP Umag | Final | S.W | 6-6 (Retired) |
Hard Courts
They have played each other a total of 18 times on indoor and outdoor hard courts with Novak leading the hard court head to head 14-4.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US Open | Round of 16 | S.W | 6-4, 7-5, 2-1 (Retired) |
| 2016 | US Open | Final | S.W | 6-7, 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2015 | Paris Masters | Semifinals | N.D | 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 |
| 2015 | Cincinnati Masters | Quarterfinals | N.D | 6-4, 6-1 |
| 2015 | Australian Open | Semifinals | N.D | 7-6, 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 |
| 2014 | ATP Finals | Group Stage | N.D | 6-3, 6-0 |
| 2014 | Australian Open | Quarterfinals | S.W | 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 9-7 |
| 2013 | ATP Finals | Semifinals | N.D | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2013 | Paris Masters | Quarterfinals | N.D | 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2013 | US Open | Semifinals | N.D | 2-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2013 | Australian Open | Round of 16 | N.D | 1-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-7, 12-10 |
| 2012 | US Open | Round of 16 | N.D | 6-4, 6-1, 3-1 (Retired) |
| 2009 | Basel Indoors | Quarterfinals | N.D | 3-6, 7-6, 6-2 |
| 2009 | Indian Wells | Round of 16 | N.D | 7-6, 7-6 |
| 2008 | Indian Wells | Quarterfinals | N.D | 7-6, 6-2 |
| 2007 | Vienna | Final | N.D | 6-4, 6-0 |
| 2006 | Vienna | Round of 16 | S.W | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2006 | Davis Cup | Group Stage | N.D | 6-4, 3-6, 2-6, 7-6, 6-4 |
Indoor Carpet Courts
The very first Wawrinka vs Djokovic match was in the round of 32 at the ATP Aachen event in Germany in 2004., with Novak winning the match in straight sets 6-2, 6-3.
Novak would go on to beat Noam Okun in the final 6-3, 6-1 to claim the 2004 ATP Aachen singles title.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Aachen | Round of 32 | N.D | 6-2, 6-3 |
Matches Played per Year
They first met each other in 2004 (Aachen), with their last match being in 2023 (Wimbledon).
| Year | Matches | N.Djokovic | S.Wawrinka | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | – | 1-0 |
| 2005 | – | – | – | 1-0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2-2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | – | 3-2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | – | 5-2 |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 | – | 8-2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | – | 9-2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | – | 10-2 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | – | 12-2 |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | – | 16-2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 17-3 |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 20-4 |
| 2016 | 1 | – | 1 | 20-5 |
| 2017 | – | – | – | 20-5 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | 20-5 |
| 2019 | 1 | – | 1 | 20-6 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 20-6 |
| 2021 | – | – | – | 20-6 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | – | 21-6 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | – | 22-6 |
Below are match highlights from their last match in the 3rd round of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has Wawrinka beaten Djokovic?
Stan has beaten Novak a total of six times with four of his wins being in grand slam tournaments.
Have Wawrinka and Djokovic ever played each other in the Davis Cup?
Yes, they played each other in a Switzerland vs Serbia Davis Cup match in 2006. Novak won the match in five sets 6-4, 3-6, 2-6, 7-6, 6-4.
Who has won more Grand Slam Singles titles?
Novak has won a total of 24 grand slam singles titles while Stan has won three.
Why is Wawrinka good against Djokovic?
The main reason Stan is good against Novak is that he is able to generate tremendous power on both his forehand and backhand sides and is great at hitting powerful shots down the line which can break Novak’s formidable defense.