The first Federer vs Murray match was in the final of the Thailand Open in 2005, with Federer winning in straight sets (6-3, 7-5).
Roger Federer and Andy Murray played each other a total of 25 times with Federer leading the head to head 14-11.
The last time Federer and Murray played each other was at the 2015 Cincinnati Masters with Federer winning the match in straight sets (6-4, 7-6).
Federer vs Murray Head to Head Stats
Head to Head at the Grand Slams
Federer and Murray played each other a total of six times in grand slam tournaments with Federer leading their grand slam head to head 5-1.
Of the six matches played in grand slam tournaments, three of the matches were in the final, two were in a semi-final and one was in a quarterfinal.
Federer and Murray played each other three times at the Australian Open, two times at Wimbledon, and once at the US Open, but they never played each other at the French Open.
Their last grand slam match was at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships, where Federer beat Murray in the semifinals 7-5, 7-5, 6-4.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | Federer | 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2014 | Australian Open | Quarterfinals | Federer | 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 |
| 2013 | Australian Open | Semifinals | Murray | 6-4, 6-7, 6-3, 6-7, 6-2 |
| 2012 | Wimbledon | Final | Federer | 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2010 | Australian Open | Final | Federer | 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 |
| 2008 | US Open | Final | Federer | 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 |
Federer vs Murray Head to Head by Court Surface
Out of the 25 times, Federer and Murray have played each other, three of those matches have been on grass, seven have been on indoor hardcourts and fifteen have been on outdoor hardcourts and they never played each other on clay.
Head to Head on Grass Courts
Federer and Murray played each other a total of three times on grass with Federer leading the head to head on grass 2-1.
The one match Murray beat Federer on grass was at the 2012 London Olympics which was played on the grass courts at Wimbledon.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | Federer | 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2012 | London Olympics | Final | Murray | 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2012 | Wimbledon | Final | Federer | 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 |
Head to Head on Clay Courts
Federer and Murray never played each other in a clay court tournament.
Head to Head on Hard Courts
Federer and Murray played each other a total of 22 times on hard courts (indoor and outdoor) with Federer leading the head to head 12-10.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cincinnati Masters | Semifinals | Federer | 6-4, 7-6 |
| 2014 | ATP Finals | RR | Federer | 6-0, 6-1 |
| 2014 | Cincinnati Masters | Final | Federer | 6-3, 7-5 |
| 2014 | Australian Open | Quarterfinals | Federer | 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 |
| 2013 | Australian Open | Semifinals | Murray | 6-4, 6-7, 6-3, 6-7, 6-2 |
| 2012 | ATP Finals | Semifinals | Federer | 7-6, 6-2 |
| 2012 | Shanghai Masters | Semifinals | Murray | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2012 | Dubai | Final | Federer | 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2010 | ATP Finals | RR | Federer | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2010 | Shanghai Masters | Final | Murray | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2010 | Canada Masters | Final | Murray | 7-5, 7-5 |
| 2010 | Australian Open | Final | Federer | 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 |
| 2009 | ATP Finals | RR | Federer | 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 |
| 2009 | Cincinnati Masters | Semifinals | Federer | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 2009 | Indian Wells Masters | Semifinals | Murray | 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 |
| 2009 | Doha | Semifinals | Murray | 6-7, 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2008 | Tennis Masters Cup | RR | Murray | 4-6, 7-6, 7-5 |
| 2008 | Madrid Masters | Semi-Final | Murray | 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 |
| 2008 | US Open | Final | Federer | 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 |
| 2008 | ATP Dubai | Round of 32 | Murray | 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2006 | Cincinnati Open | Final | Murray | 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2005 | Thailand Open | Final | Federer | 6-3, 7-5 |
Federer vs Murray Matches Played per Year
Below is a summary of the matches played by Federer and Murray over the years.
Unlike many other young players, Andy Murray had early success playing against Federer as he won six out of their first 10 matches between 2005 and 2009.
By the end of the 2013 season, Andy Murray lead their H2H 11 wins to 9 but in 2014 and 2015, Federer beat Murray five times in a row to take a 14-11 lead in their head to head.
| Year | Matches Played | Federer Wins | Murray Wins | H2H (Federer – Murray) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | – | 1-0 |
| 2006 | 1 | – | 1 | 1-1 |
| 2007 | – | – | – | 1-1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2-4 |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4-6 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6-8 |
| 2011 | – | – | – | 6-8 |
| 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9-10 |
| 2013 | 1 | – | 1 | 9-11 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 | – | 12-11 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | – | 14-11 |
| 2016 | – | – | – | 14-11 |
| 2017 | – | – | – | 14-11 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | 14-11 |
| 2019 | – | – | – | 14-11 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 14-11 |
| 2021 | – | – | – | 14-11 |
| 2022 | – | – | – | 14-11 |
Below are match highlights from their gold medal match at the 2012 London Olympics.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Federer and Murray Rivalry
When did Murray beat Federer at Wimbledon?
Murray has never beaten Federer at the Wimbledon Championships but he did beat Federer in the final of the Singles event at the 2012 London Olympics which was held at the All England Club in Wimbledon.
How many times did Federer beat Murray at Wimbledon?
Federer beat Murray in the 2012 Wimbledon final and in the semifinals of the 2015 Wimbledon championships.
When did Federer and Murray first play each other?
Their first match was in the final of the Thailand Open in 2005, Federer winning the match in straight sets 6-3, 7-5.
Did Federer and Murray ever play each other at the French Open?
No, The French Open is the only grand slam tournament where Federer and Murray never played each other.
Who has won more Grand Slam titles?
Federer won 20 grand slam titles while Murray has won a total of three.
Who has won more Masters 1000 titles?
Roger Federer won 28 Masters 1000 titles while Andy Murray won 14.
Who has won more ATP career titles?
Federer won 103 ATP career titles while Murray won 46 titles.
Did Federer and Murray ever play doubles together?
Federer and Murray never played doubles together.
Are Federer and Murray friends off the court?
There is a lot of respect between the two players but they would not be considered close friends off the court.