The Federer vs Djokovic Rivalry was dominated by Federer in the early years of their rivalry with Federer winning 7 of their first 10 matches.
However, starting in 2011 Djokovic began to get the better of his great rival and now leads their head to head 27 – 23.
This article will look at some of the key records and head to head stats from the 50 matches they have played against each other to date.
Table of Contents
- Federer vs Djokovic Stats
- Federer Vs Djokovic Head to Head Stats
- Federer vs Djokovic Matches Played per Year
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Federer Djokovic Rivalry
Federer vs Djokovic Stats
 | Vs |  |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Federer | Player Name | Novak Djokovic |
| 1981 | Year born | 1987 |
| 1998 | Year turned Pro | 2003 |
| Swiss | Nationality | Serbian |
| Right handed | Plays | Right handed |
| One handed backhand | Backhand | Two handed backhand |
| 23 | Matches won | 27 |
| 46% (23/50) | Winning Percentage | 54% (27/50) |
| 18 | Matches won on a hard court | 20 |
| 4 | Matches won on clay | 4 |
| 1 | Matches won on grass | 3 |
| 6 | Matches won in Finals | 13 |
| 1 | Matches won in Grand Slam Finals | 4 |
| 3 | Matches won in Masters 1000 Finals | 5 |
| 3 | Matches won in ATP World Tour Finals | 3 |
Federer Vs Djokovic Head to Head Stats
Federer Vs Djokovic Head to Head at the Grand Slams
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Australian Open | Semi-Final | Djokovic in 3 | 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2019 | Wimbledon | Final | Djokovic in 5 | 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12 |
| 2016 | Australian Open | Semi-Final | Djokovic in 4 | 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 |
| 2015 | US Open | Final | Djokovic in 4 | 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2015 | Wimbledon | Final | Djokovic in 4 | 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2014 | Wimbledon | Final | Djokovic in 5 | 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 |
| 2012 | Wimbledon | Semi-Final | Federer in 4 | 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2012 | French Open | Semi-Final | Djokovic in 3 | 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2011 | US Open | Semi-Final | Djokovic in 5 | 6-7, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 |
| 2011 | French Open | Semi-Final | Federer in 4 | 7-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 |
| 2011 | Australian Open | Semi-Final | Djokovic in 3 | 7-6, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2010 | US Open | Semi-Final | Djokovic in 5 | 5-7, 6-1, 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 |
| 2009 | US Open | Semi-Final | Federer in 3 | 7-6, 7-5, 7-5 |
| 2008 | US Open | Semi-Final | Federer in 4 | 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 |
| 2008 | Australian Open | Semi-Final | Djokovic in 3 | 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 |
| 2007 | US Open | Final | Federer in 3 | 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 |
| 2007 | Australian Open | Round of 16 | Federer in 3 | 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 |
Federer and Djokovic have played each other a total of 17 times in grand slams with Djokovic leading the grand slam head to head 11-6.
Of the 17 matches they have played in grand slams, five of the matches were in the final, 11 matches were in the semi final and one match was in the Round of 16.
Federer and Djokovic have played each other five times at the Australian Open, two times at the French Open, four times at Wimbledon, and six times at the US Open.
The last Grand Slam match they played against each other was the 2020 Australian Open Semi Final which Djokovic won in straight sets.
Federer Djokovic Head to Head By Court Surface
Federer vs Djokovic Head to Head on Grass
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wimbledon | Final | Djokovic in 5 | 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12 |
| 2015 | Wimbledon | Final | Djokovic in 4 | 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2014 | Wimbledon | Final | Djokovic in 5 | 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 |
| 2012 | Wimbledon | Semi-Finals | Federer in 4 | 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
Federer and Djokovic have played each other four times on grass (all at Wimbledon) with Djokovic leading the head to head on grass 3-1.
3 out of the 4 matches they have played on grass were in the Wimbledon final with the 2019 final widely regarded as one of the best Wimbledon finals ever.
Federer vs Djokovic Head to Head on Clay
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ATP Masters 1000 Rome | Final | Djokovic in 2 | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2014 | ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo | Semi-Finals | Federer in 2 | 7-5, 6-2 |
| 2012 | French Open | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 3 | 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2012 | ATP Masters 1000 Rome | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 2 | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 2011 | French Open | Semi-Finals | Federer in 4 | 7-5, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 |
| 2009 | ATP Masters 1000 Rome | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 3 | 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2008 | ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo | Semi-Finals | Federer | 6-3, 3-2 (Djokovic retired) |
| 2006 | ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo | Round of 64 | Federer in 3 | 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 |
Federer and Djokovic have played each other a total of 8 times on clay courts with the head to head currently tied at 4 wins each.
Their 2015 ATP Masters 1000 Rome match was the only one of their clay court matches that was in a final.
Federer vs Djokovic Head to Head on Hard Courts
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Australian Open | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 3 | 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2019 | ATP Finals | Round Robin | Federer in 2 | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2018 | ATP Masters 1000 Paris | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 3 | 7-6, 5-7, 7-6 |
| 2018 | ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati | Final | Djokovic in 2 | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2016 | Australian Open | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 4 | 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 |
| 2015 | ATP Finals | Round Robin | Federer in 2 | 7-5, 6-2 |
| 2015 | ATP Finals | Final | Djokovic in 2 | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2015 | US Open | Final | Djokovic in 4 | 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2015 | ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati | Final | Federer in 2 | 7-6, 6-3 |
| 2015 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells | Final | Djokovic in 3 | 6-3, 6-7, 6-2 |
| 2015 | Dubai | Final | Federer in 2 | 6-3, 7-5 |
| 2014 | ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai | Semi-Finals | Federer in 2 | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2014 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells | Final | Djokovic in 3 | 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 |
| 2014 | Dubai | Semi-Finals | Federer | 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2013 | ATP Finals | Round Robin | Djokovic in 3 | 6-4, 6-7, 6-2 |
| 2013 | ATP Masters 1000 Paris | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 3 | 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2012 | ATP Finals | Final | Djokovic in 2 | 7-6, 7-5 |
| 2011 | US Open | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 5 | 6-7, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 |
| 2011 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 3 | 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 |
| 2011 | Dubai | Final | Djokovic in 2 | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2011 | Australian Open | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 3 | 7-6, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2010 | ATP Finals | Semi-Finals | Federer in 2 | 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2010 | Basel | Final | Federer in 3 | 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 |
| 2010 | ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai | Semi-Finals | Federer in 2 | 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2010 | US Open | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 5 | 5-7, 6-1, 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 |
| 2010 | ATP Masters 1000 Canada | Semi-Finals | Federer in 3 | 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 |
| 2009 | Basel | Final | Djokovic in 3 | 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 |
| 2009 | US Open | Semi-Finals | Federer in 3 | 7-6, 7-5, 7-5 |
| 2009 | ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati | Final | Federer in 2 | 6-1, 7-5 |
| 2009 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 3 | 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 |
| 2008 | US Open | Semi-Finals | Federer in 4 | 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 |
| 2008 | Australian Open | Semi-Finals | Djokovic in 3 | 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 |
| 2007 | US Open | Final | Federer in 3 | 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 |
| 2007 | ATP Masters 1000 Canada | Final | Djokovic in 3 | 7-6, 2-6, 7-6 |
| 2007 | Dubai | Quater-Finals | Federer in 3 | 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 |
| 2007 | Australian Open | Round of 16 | Federer in 3 | 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2006 | Davis Cup | Davis Cup match | Federer in 3 | 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 |
Federer and Djokovic have played each other a total of 38 on hard courts (indoor and outdoor) with Djokovic leading the head to head 20-18.
The 38 matches do not include a walkover Djokovic received when Federer was forced to pull out of the 2014 ATP Finals.
Federer vs Djokovic Matches Played per Year
| Year | Matches Played | Federer Wins | Djokovic Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions about the Federer Djokovic Rivalry
How many times has Djokovic beaten Federer?
Djokovic has beaten Federer a total of 27 times and he leads the head to head 27 wins to 23.
They have played in 5 grand slam finals together with Djokovic winning 4 out of 5 of them.
How many times did Djokovic beat Federer at Wimbledon?
Djokovic has played Federer a total of 4 times at Wimbledon with Djokovic winning 3 out of the 4 matches. His only loss came in the 2012 Wimbledon Semi-Final.
When did Federer and Djokovic first play each other?
Federer and Djokovic first played each other in a round of 64 match at the ATP Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo. Federer won the match in three sets 6-3, 2-6, 6-3.
Have Federer 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. Federer won the match in three sets 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.
Who has won more Grand Slam titles?
Federer and Djokovic are currently tied on 20 Grand Slam titles each? They are both one behind Rafael Nadal who has won a total of 21 Grand Slam Titles.
Who has won more Masters 1000 titles?
Djokovic has won 38 Masters 1000 titles which is ten more than Federer has won.
Who has won more ATP career titles?
Federer has won 103 ATP career titles which is 16 more than Djokovic has won.
Is Federer or Djokovic the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time)?
There is no easy answer to this question. You have to wait until Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal have finished their playing careers then you can make a judgment on who really was the GOAT. At the moment, Djokovic is the firm favorite to achieve this title.
Has Federer and Djokovic ever played doubles together?
Yes, they played doubles together for the Europe team in the 2018 Laver Cup. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic lost to Kevin Anderson & Jack Sock 10-6 in a third set tiebreaker (6-7 6-3 (10-6)). Team Europe went on to win the 2018 Laver Cup 13-8.
Are Federer and Djokovic friends off the court?
There is a lot of respect between Federer and Djokovic but they would not be considered close friends off the court.
Have Federer and Djokovic ever played each other at an Olympics?
To date, Federer and Djokovic have not played each other in any Olympic games.
Has Federer or Djokovic won gold, silver, or bronze at an Olympics?
Federer won a gold medal in doubles at the 2008 Bejing Olympics and a silver in singles at the 2012 London Olympics.
Djokovic was a bronze medalist in singles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
