Why compare Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer?

Djokovic and Federer have faced each other in 50 matches, with Djokovic leading their head-to-head record. Their rivalry includes several memorable Grand Slam finals, notably the 2019 Wimbledon final, which Djokovic won in a historic fifth-set tiebreak.

Novak Djokovic

Key numbers

  • Career Singles Record1172–237
  • Career Titles101
  • Weeks at No. 1428 (record)
  • Highest RankingNo. 1

Top honours

  • Grand Slam Singles Titles24 titles (most in men's tennis history)
  • ATP Tour Masters 1000 Titles40 titles (most in men's tennis history)
  • ATP Finals Titles7 titles (most in men's tennis history)
  • Davis CupWinner in 2010 with Serbia
  • Olympic Gold MedalWon at the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Roger Federer

Key numbers

  • Career Singles Record1251–275
  • Career Singles Titles103
  • Highest ATP RankingNo. 1
  • Weeks at No. 1310 weeks
  • Consecutive Weeks at No. 1237 weeks

Top honours

  • Grand Slam Singles Titles20 titles including a record 8 Wimbledon titles
  • ATP Tour Titles103 titles, second-most in the Open Era
  • Year-End No. 15 times
  • Davis Cup Champion2014 with Switzerland
  • Olympic Gold Medal in Doubles2008