5 amazing similarities between the careers of Federer and Djokovic

#4 Both Federer and Djokovic have won 45% of their titles when ranked No. 1

Federer (left) and Djokovic

Federer has won 46 of his 103 career singles titles (45%) when ranked No. 1. The Swiss maestro won his first 21 finals as No. 1 before going 25/45 in subsequent finals for a record of 46 titles from 66 finals as the top ranked player. This tally includes 11 Grand Slam titles, 3 ATP Finals titles, 15 Masters 1000 titles, 5 ATP 500 titles and 12 ATP 250 titles.

Djokovic has won 35 of his 77 career single's titles (45%) when ranked No. 1. The 16-time Grand Slam champion has a 35/49 finals record when occupying the top spot. The tally of titles comprises 10 Grand Slams, 3 ATP Finals, 16 Masters 1000s, 5 ATP 500 titles and 1 ATP 250 title.

#5 Both Federer and Djokovic have beaten Nadal in tournament finals more than they have beaten any other player

Federer (left) and Djokovic

Federer has met Rafael Nadal 24 times in tournament finals, which is the most he has met any player in a title match. Federer's 10 wins over the Spaniard is also the highest number of times he has beaten an opponent in a tournament final. The Swiss maestro's next best tally of final wins over an opponent is Andy Roddick (7/7).

The same also holds true for Djokovic. The Serb has faced Nadal 26 times in tournament finals, which is the most he has faced any opponent in the title round. Djokovic has also won most of his titles at the expense of Nadal, beating the Spaniard in 15 tournament finals. The next highest number of Djokovic's final wins over an opponent has come against Federer (14).