The first Federer vs Dimitrov match was in the quarterfinals of the 2013 Swiss Indoors in Basel, Switzerland with Federer winning the match in straight sets 6-3, 7-6.
Since then Federer and Dimitrov have played each other a total of eight times with Federer currently leading their head to head 7-1.
The last time Grigor Dimitrov and Roger Federer played each other was at the US Open in 2019, which saw Dimitrov claim his only win over Federer (3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2).
Federer vs Dimitrov H2H Stats
| Roger Federer | vs | Grigor Dimitrov |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Year born | 1991 |
| 1998 | Year turned Pro | 2008 |
| Right-handed | Plays | Right-handed |
| One-handed backhand | Backhand | One-handed backhand |
| 7 | Matches won | 1 |
| 87.5% (7/8) | Winning Percentage | 12.5% (1/8) |
| 6 | Matches won on a hard court | 1 |
| 0 | Matches won on clay | 0 |
| 1 | Matches won on grass | 0 |
| 1 | Matches won in Finals | 0 |
| 2 | Matches won in Grand Slam Tournaments | 1 |
| 0 | Matches won in Masters 1000 Tournaments | 0 |
| 0 | Matches won in the Davis Cup | 0 |
Federer vs Dimitrov Head to Head Stats
Head to Head at the Grand Slams
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US Open | Quarterfinals | Dimitrov | 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2017 | Wimbledon | 4th Round | Federer | 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2016 | Australian Open | 3rd Round | Federer | 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 |
To date, Dimitrov and Federer have played each other three times at a grand slam tournament with Federer leading their grand slam H2H 2-1.
They have played each other once at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open but they have yet to play each other at Roland Garros.
Dimitrov’s only victory over Federer came at the 2019 US Open when he beat Federer in five sets in the quarterfinals.
Head to Head by Court Surface
To date, Federer and Dimitrov have played each other a total of seven times on hard courts and once on grass courts.
They have yet to play each in a clay court tournament.
Head to Head on Hard Courts
Federer and Dimitrov have played each other a total of seven times on hard courts with Federer currently leading their H2H on hard courts 6-1.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US Open | Quarterfinals | Dimitrov | 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2008 | ATP Rotterdam | Final | Federer | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2016 | Australian Open | 3rd Round | Federer | 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2016 | ATP Brisbane | Quarterfinals | Federer | 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 |
| 2015 | ATP Brisbane | Semifinals | Federer | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2014 | Swiss Indoors | Quarterfinals | Federer | 7-6, 6-2 |
| 2013 | Swiss Indoors | Quarterfinals | Federer | 6-3, 7-6 |
Head to Head on Grass Courts
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Wimbledon | 4th Round | Federer | 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 |
Their only meeting on grass came at the Wimbledon Championships in 2017 which Federer won in straight sets to take a 1-0 lead in their head to head on grass.
Head to Head on Clay Courts
To date, they have not played each other on clay.
Federer vs Dimitrov Matches Played per Year
Below is a summary of the matches played by Grigor Dimitrov and Roger Federer over the years.
Federer won all seven matches he played against Dimitrov from 2013 to 2018 with Dimitrov not winning a match against Federer until 2019.
| Year | Matches Played | Federer Wins | Dimitrov Wins | H2H (Federer vs Dimitrov) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | – | 1-0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | – | 2-0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | – | 3-0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | – | 5-0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | – | 6-0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | – | 7-0 |
| 2019 | 1 | – | 1 | 7-1 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 7-1 |
| 2021 | – | – | – | 7-1 |
| 2022 | – | – | – | 7-1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about the Federer and Dimitrov Rivalry
How many times has Grigor Dimitrov beaten Roger Federer?
Grigor Dimitrov has beaten Roger Federer only once (2019 US Open Quarterfinals).
How many times have Federer and Dimitrov played each other?
Federer and Dimitrov have played each other a total of eight times (2019 US Open, 2018 ATP Rotterdam, 2017 Wimbledon, 2016 Australian Open, 2016 ATP Brisbane, 2015 ATP Brisbane, 2014 Swiss Indoors, and 2013 Swiss Indoors)
When did Dimitrov and Federer first play each other?
Their first match was in the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors in Basel in 2013. Federer won their first encounter 6-3, 7-6.
Has Dimitrov ever beaten Federer on Grass?
No, Dimitrov has never beaten Federer on grass with their only grass court match to date being their 4th round match at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships which Federer won in straight sets.
Have Federer and Dimitrov ever played doubles together?
To date, Federer and Dimitrov have not played competitive doubles together.
Are Federer and Dimitrov friends?
Federer and Dimitrov have a good and friendly relationship but they would not be considered close friends.