Roger Federer and Andy Murray have played each other a total of 25 times with Federer currently leading the head to head 14 wins to Murray’s 11 wins. Unlike many other young players, Andy Murray had early success playing against Federer as he won 6 out of their first 10 matches between 2005 and 2009.
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. Their last grand slam match was at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships, where Federer beat Murray in the semifinals 7-5, 7-5, 6-4.
Table of Contents
- Federer vs Murray Quick Facts
- Federer vs Murray Head to Head Stats
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Federer and Murray Rivalry
Federer vs Murray Quick Facts
 | VS |  |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Federer | Player Name | Andy Murray |
| 1981 | Year born | 1987 |
| 1998 | Year turned Pro | 2005 |
| Swiss | Nationality | Scottish |
| Right handed | Plays | Right handed |
| One handed backhand | Backhand | Two handed backhand |
| 14 | Matches won | 11 |
| 56% (14/25) | Winning Percentage | 44% (11/25) |
| 12 | Matches won on a hard court | 10 |
| 0 | Matches won on clay | 0 |
| 2 | Matches won on grass | 1 |
| 5 | Matches won in Finals | 3 |
| 3 | Matches won in Grand Slam Finals | 0 |
| 0 | Matches won in Masters 1000 Finals | 2 |
| 4 | Matches won in ATP World Tour Finals | 1 |
Federer vs Murray Head to Head Stats
Federer vs Murray Head to Head at the Grand Slams
Federer and Murray have played each other a total of six times in grand slam tournaments with Federer leading the 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 1 was in a quarterfinal.
To date, Federer and Murray have played each other three times at the Australian Open, two times at Wimbledon and once at the US Open. They have yet to play each other at the French Open.
| 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 hardcourt and 15 have been on outdoor hardcourt. To date they have not played each other on clay.
Federer vs Murray Head to Head on Grass Courts
Federer and Murray have 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 |
Federer vs Murray Head to Head on Clay Courts
Federer and Murray have yet to play each other on clay.
Federer vs Murray Head to Head on Hard Courts
Federer and Murray have played each other a total of 22 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 | Dubai | Round of 32 | Murray | 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2006 | ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati | 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 schedule of the matches played by Federer and Murray over the years. By the end of the 2013 season, Murray lead head to head stood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 2006 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 2007 | – | – | – |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | – | – | – |
| 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 | – |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | – |
| 2016 | – | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – | – |
| 2019 | – | – | – |
| 2020 | – | – | – |
| 2021 | – | – | – |
| 2022 | – | – | – |
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 won the match 6-3, 7-5.
Have Federer and Murray ever played each other in the French Open?
No, The French Open is the only grand slam where Federer and Murray have not played each other.
Who has won more Grand Slam titles?
Federer has won 20 grand slam titles while Murray has won three.
Who has won more Masters 1000 titles?
Federer has won 28 Masters 1000 titles while Murray has won 14.
Who has won more ATP career titles?
Federer has won 103 ATP career titles while Murray has won 46.
Has Federer and Murray ever played doubles together?
To date, Federer and Murray have 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.
