The first Federer vs Kyrgios match was at the Madrid Open in 2015 with Nick winning the match 6-7, 7-6, 7-6.
In total, they played each other a total of seven times with Roger leading their head-to-head 6-1.
The last time Nick Kyrgios (or “N.K”) and Roger Federer (or “R.F”) played each other was at the Laver Cup in 2019, with Roger winning the match 6-7, 7-5, 10-7.
Roger Federer vs Nick Kyrgios Head to Head
| Roger Federer | vs | Nick Kyrgios |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Year born | 1995 |
| 1998 | Year turned Pro | 2013 |
| Right-handed | Plays | Right-handed |
| One-handed backhand | Backhand | Two-handed backhand |
| 6 | Matches won | 1 |
| 86% (6/7) | Winning Percentage | 14% (1/7) |
| 5 | Matches won on a hard court | 0 |
| 0 | Matches won on clay | 1 |
| 1 | Matches won on grass | 0 |
| 0 | Matches won in Finals | 0 |
| 1 | Matches won in Grand Slam Tournaments | 0 |
| 1 | Matches won in Masters 1000 Tournaments | 1 |
| 3 | Matches won in Laver Cup | 0 |
| 0 | Matches won in the Davis Cup | 0 |
NB: The below H2H stats do not include a walkover Roger received against Krygios in the quarterfinals of the 2017 BNP Paribas Open.
Grand Slams
Nick and Roger have only ever played each other once at a grand slam tournament, with their one and only grand slam meeting coming at the 2018 US Open with Roger winning the match in straight sets.
They never played each other at the Australian Open, French Open, or Wimbledon.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US Open | Round of 32 | R.F | 6-4, 6-1, 7-5 |
Masters 1000 Tournaments
They played each other a total of two times in Masters 1000 tournaments (this does not include a walkover Roger received at the 2017 BNP Paribas Open), with their Masters 1000 H2H standing at 1 win each (1-1).
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Miami Masters | Semifinals | R.F | 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 |
| 2017 | BNP Paribas Open | Quarterfinals | R.F | Walkover |
| 2015 | Madrid Open | Round of 32 | N.K | 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 |
Laver Cup
They played each other at the Laver Cup three years in a row from 2017 to 2019 with Roger winning all three matches.
Their most famous match was at the 2017 Lave Cup where Roger’s win over Nick clinched the inaugural Laver Cup for Europe (see match highlights above).
| Year | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | R.F | 6-7, 7-5, 10-7 |
| 2018 | R.F | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2017 | R.F | 4-6, 7-6, 11-9 |
Head to Head by Court Surface
They played each other a total of five times on hard courts, once on grass courts, and once on clay courts before Roger retired in 2022.
Hard Courts
They faced each other a total of five times on hard courts (not including a walkover at the 2017 BNP Paribas Open) with Roger leading their H2H on hard courts 5-0.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Laver Cup | N/A | R.F | 6-7, 7-5, 10-7 |
| 2018 | Laver Cup | N/A | R.F | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2018 | US Open | Round of 32 | R.F | 6-4, 6-1, 7-5 |
| 2017 | Laver Cup | N/A | R.F | 4-6, 7-6, 11-9 |
| 2017 | Miami Masters | Semifinals | R.F | 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 |
| 2017 | BNP Paribas Open | Quarterfinals | R.F | Walkover |
Grass Courts
Their only meeting on grass came at the 2018 Stuttgart Open with Roger winning in three sets.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Stuttgart Open | Semifinals | R.F | 6-7, 6-2, 7-6 |
Clay Courts
Nick’s only victory over Roger came at the 2015 Madrid Open, where all three sets went to a tiebreaker in a very close match.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Madrid Open | Round of 32 | N.K | 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 |
Matches Played per Year
Below is a summary of the matches they played between 2015 and 2022.
Roger dominated their H2H with Nick winning only one of the seven matches they played before Roger retired.
| Year | Matches | R.Federer | N.Kyrgios | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-1 |
| 2016 | – | – | – | 0-1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | – | 2-1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | – | 5-1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | – | 6-1 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 6-1 |
| 2021 | – | – | – | 6-1 |
| 2022 | – | – | – | 6-1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times did Nick Kyrgios beat Roger Federer?
Nick beat Roger only once at the 2015 Madrid Open. The score in the match was 6-7, 7-6, 7-6.
How many times did Kyrgios and Federer play each other?
They played each other a total of seven times (2015 Madrid, 2017 Miami Open, 2017/2018/2019 Laver Cups, 2018 Stuttgart Open, and the 2018 US Open).
When did Kyrgios and Federer first play each other?
Their first match was in a round of 32 match at the Madrid Open in 2015. Nick won the match in three close sets (6-7, 7-6, 7-6).
Did Nick Kyrgios ever beat Federer on Grass?
No, Nick never beat Roger on grass and lost their only grass match at the 2018 Stuttgart Open to Roger in three sets (6-7, 6-2, 7-6).
Did Federer and Kyrgios ever play doubles together?
They never played competitive doubles together.
Are Federer and Kyrgios friends?
They are friendly to each other off-court but they would not be considered close friends.