Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal Head to Head

Last Modified Nov 20, 2024 11:25 GMT
Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer Head to Head
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

Rodger Federer and Rafael Nadal with their own styles of playing never stopped stealing fans' hearts. They both are considered to be the most likable and greatest inspirations of all time. After the Nadal-Djokovic rivalry, Feder-Nadal is considered to be an outstanding rivalry in tennis history.

From the 2005 French Open through the 2007 US Open, they collectively won 11 straight majors. They also won 6 straight Grand Slam events twice. The title includes the 2008 French Open to the 2009 Wimbledon Championships and from the 2017 Australian Open to the 2018 French Open.

They are the only men who, between 2005 and 2010, and seven times total, including in 2017, have finished six consecutive calendar years as the top two players on the ATP Tour.

Both the astronomically immense men stepped in every French Open and Wimbledon final from 2006 to 2008. The last time when they both faced each other on the courts was in 2019 at the Wimbledon Championships.

Federer announced his retirement from professional tennis following the Laver Cup in September 2022. Nadal followed suit, announcing his retirement on October 10, 2024, after competing for Spain in the 2024 Davis Cup finals. He lost in the final singles match to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals. Nadal also participated in the exhibition 6 Kings Slam, where he faced defeats against Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.

Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal Stats

FactorRoger FedererRafael Nadal
Age4338
Birth DateAugust 08, 1981,June 03, 1986,
NationalitySwitzerlandSpain
Weight85 Kg85 Kg
Height6'1"6'1"
Turned Pro19982001
Years on Tour2321
PlaysRight-HandedLeft-Handed
BackhandOne-HandedTwo-Handed
YTD W/L0/012/7
Career W/L1251/2751080/227
YTD Titles00
Career Titles10392
Career Prize Money$130,594,339$134,946,100

Also Read: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Grand Slam Tally

Federer vs Nadal Head to Head: Singles

YearEventSurfaceResultWinner
2019WimbledonOutdoor GrassRoger Federer7-6,1-6,6-3,6-4
2019Roland GarrosOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal6-3,6-4,6-2
2019ATP Masters 1000 Indian WellsOutdoor HardRoger FedererW/O
2017ATP Masters 1000 ShanghaiOutdoor HardRoger Federer6-4,6-3
2017ATP Masters 1000 MiamiOutdoor HardRoger Federer6-3,6-4
2017ATP Masters 1000 Indian WellsOutdoor HardRoger Federer6-2,6-3
2017Australian OpenOutdoor HardRoger Federer6-4,3-6,6-1,3-6,6-3
2015BaselIndoor HardRoger Federer6-3,5-7,6-3
2014Australian OpenOutdoor HardRafael Nadal7-6,6-3,6-3
2013ATP FinalsIndoor HardRafael Nadal7-5,6-3
2013ATP Masters 1000 CincinnatiOutdoor HardRafael Nadal5-7,6-4,6-3
2013ATP Masters 1000 RomeOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal6-1,6-3
2013ATP Masters 1000 Indian WellsOutdoor HardRafael Nadal6-4,6-2
2012ATP Masters 1000 Indian WellsOutdoor HardRoger Federer6-3,6-4
2012Australian OpenOutdoor HardRafael Nadal6-7,6-2,7-6,6-4
2011ATP FinalsIndoor HardRoger Federer6-3,6-0
2011Roland GarrosOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal7-5,7-6,5-7,6-1
2011ATP Masters 1000 MadridOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal5-7,6-1,6-3
2011ATP Masters 1000 MiamiOutdoor HardRafael Nadal6-3,6-2
2010ATP FinalsIndoor HardRoger Federer6-3,3-6,6-1
2010ATP Masters 1000 MadridOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal6-4,7-6
2009ATP Masters 1000 MadridOutdoor ClayRoger Federer6-4,6-4
2009Australian OpenOutdoor HardRafael Nadal7-5,3-6,7-6,3-6,6-2
2008WimbledonOutdoor GrassRafael Nadal6-4,6-4,6-7,6-7,9-7
2008Roland GarrosOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal6-1,6-3,6-0
2008ATP Masters 1000 HamburgOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal7-5,6-7,6-3
2008ATP Masters 1000 Monte CarloOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal7-5,7-5
2007Tennis Masters CupIndoor HardRoger Federer6-4,6-1
2007WimbledonOutdoor GrassRoger Federer7-6,4-6,7-6,2-6,6-2
2007Roland GarrosOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal6-3,4-6,6-3,6-4
2007ATP Masters 1000 HamburgOutdoor ClayRoger Federer2-6,6-2,6-0
2007ATP Masters 1000 Monte CarloOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal6-4,6-4
2006Tennis Masters CupIndoor HardRoger Federer6-4,7-5
2006WimbledonOutdoor GrassRoger Federer6-0,7-6,6-7,6-3
2006Roland GarrosOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal1-6,6-1,6-4,7-6
2006ATP Masters 1000 RomeOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal6-7,7-6,6-4,2-6,7-6
2006ATP Masters 1000 Monte CarloOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal6-2,6-7,6-3,7-6
2006DubaiOutdoor HardRafael Nadal2-6,6-4,6-4
2005Roland GarrosOutdoor ClayRafael Nadal6-3,4-6,6-4,6-3
2005ATP Masters 1000 MiamiOutdoor HardRoger Federer2-6,6-7,7-6,6-3,6-1
2004ATP Masters 1000 MiamiOutdoor HardRafael Nadal6-3,6-3

Federer vs Nadal Head to Head: Doubles

YearTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScoreOpponents
2004Indian Wells MastersHardLast 16Nadal/Robredo5–7, 6–4, 6–3Federer/Allegro
2007Italian OpenClayLast 32Nadal/Moyá6–4, 7–6(7–5)Federer/Wawrinka
2011Indian Wells MastersHardSemifinalsFederer/Wawrinka7–5, 6–3Nadal/M. López

Federer & Nadal: As a Pair

YearTournamentSurfaceWinnerScoreOpponents
2017Laver CupHardFederer/Nadal6–4, 1–6, [10–5]Querrey/Sock

Also Read: Rafael Nadal Olympic Medals

FAQs on Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal Head to Head

A. Going by their total career titles, Federer stands first with 103 wins while Nadal has 89 wins to his name

A. Nadal has a better popularity ratio than Djokovic but lesser than Federer. Federer is considered the greatest of all time and has fans from past decades to till date. 

A. Rafael Nadal announced his retirement on October 10, 2024, stating that he will play his last match at the 2024 Davis Cup for Spain. 

A. Rafael Nadal is called the 'King of Clay' due to his prolonged success on clay courts - particularly at the French Open. He has won 14 titles at the Slam, and holds a record of 112-3.

A. Rafael Nadal (22) has won more Grand Slam titles than Roger Federer (20), but not more than Novak Djokovic (24).

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