Roger Federer and Frances Tiafoe played each other three times on the main ATP Tour with Roger leading their H2H 3-0.
Their last match was in the Round of 32 of the 2017 Swiss Indoors Basel with Roger winning the match in straight sets 6-1, 6-3.
The first Federer vs Tiafoe match was in the Round of 64 of the 2017 Miami Open which was also won by Roger in straight sets 7-6, 6-3.
Federer vs Tiafoe H2H
Roger won 100% of the matches they played, with 100% of the matches being played on hard courts (one indoor and two outdoor).
Out of the 3 matches, they played against each other, one was in the Round of 128, one was in the Round of 64, and one was in the Round of 32.
They never met in the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, or Final of an ATP tournament.
Federer Wins (3)
Roger beat Tiafoe three times on tour (all in 2017), with his first win coming in Miami and his most recent win coming in Basel.
| Year | Tournament | ATP Level | Round | Surface | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Swiss Indoors Basel | 500 | Round of 32 | Hard | 6-1, 6-3 |
| 2017 | US Open | Grand Slam | Round of 128 | Hard | 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 |
| 2017 | Miami Masters | 1000 | Round of 64 | Hard | 7-6, 6-3 |
Tiafoe Wins (0)
Frances never registered a win in singes against Roger in singles, before he retired in 2022.
Below are video highlights from the epic five set match that they played in the 1st round of the US Open in 2017.
Head to Head by Year
Roger Federer and Frances Tiafoe first played each other in 2017 and in total, they have played each other 3 times on the ATP Tour, with all three matches taking place in 2017.
| Year | Matches | Federer Wins | Tiafoe Wins | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3-0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-0 |
Head to Head by Tournament
Roger and Frances played each other in three different tournaments with their H2H at each of these tournaments detailed below.
| Tournament | Matches | R.Federer | F.Tiafoe | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Indoors Basel | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-0 |
| US Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-0 |
| Miami Masters | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-0 |
Head to Head by Court Surface
They played each other three times on hard courts, but never on clay or grass courts.
| Court Surface | Matches | R.Federer | F.Tiafoe | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3-0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Clay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
FAQ
How many times did Roger Federer and Frances Tiafoe play each other in Singles?
They played each other a total of three times (2017 Swiss Indoors Basel, 2017 US Open, and 2017 Miami Open).
Did they ever play each other at the Australian Open?
They never played each other at the Australian Open.
Did they ever play each other at the French Open Grand Slam?
They never faced each other at the French Open.
Did they ever play each other at the Wimbledon Championships?
They never faced each other at the Wimbledon Championships.
How many times did they meet each other at the US Open?
They played each other once at the US Open (2017) with Roger winning the match in five sets (4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4).
What is their H2H record on hard courts?
Roger leads their H2H on indoor and outdoor hard courts 3-0.