Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal Meet for the 60th Time

A Rivalry for the Ages

Head-to-Head Records

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal met for the record-extending 60th time in their Lexus ATP Head to Head records for players in mens professional tennis View rivalry results and stats for matches on the ATP Tour. Nadal leads 82 at the French Open and 21 at the US Open while Djokovic leads 20 at the Australian Open and 21 at Wimbledon.

After more than two years without facing off, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal met for the record-extending 60th time in their careers at the 2023 Italian Open. The match was a rematch of the 2021 French Open semifinal, which Nadal won in four sets. Djokovic has won seven titles at Wimbledon compared to Nadal's two and a record 10 titles at the Australian Open compared to two for Nadal.

A Match for the Ages

The match was a classic, with both players trading blows from the baseline. Djokovic won the first set in a tiebreaker, but Nadal came back to win the second set 6-4. Djokovic then won the third set 6-3 to take a 2-1 lead. Nadal fought back to win the fourth set 6-4, but Djokovic was too strong in the fifth set, winning 6-3 to claim his 21st Grand Slam title.

A Rivalry that Will Never Be Forgotten

The Djokovic-Nadal rivalry is one of the greatest in the history of tennis. The two players have met in some of the most memorable matches in recent years, and their rivalry is sure to continue for years to come. Djokovic has won the most matches between the two players, but Nadal has won the most Grand Slam titles. Both players are legends of the game, and their rivalry is one of the most intense and passionate in all of sports.