Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic?
Nadal and Djokovic have contested several high-stakes matches, including the 2012 Australian Open final, which Djokovic won after a grueling five-set battle. Their rivalry has been marked by intense competition and has shaped the landscape of men's tennis.
Rafael Nadal
Key numbers
- Career singles titles92
- Career singles match record1080–228
- Highest ATP rankingNo. 1
- Weeks ranked No. 1209
- Consecutive wins on clay81
Top honours
- Grand Slam Singles Titles22 titles, including a record 14 French Open titles.
- Davis Cup5 titles (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2019) with Spain.
- Olympic Gold MedalSingles gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- Olympic Gold MedalDoubles gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award5-time winner.
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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