ATP · Head-to-Head Rivalry
Model win probabilities, betting edges and DFS projections for every ATP & WTA match.
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Meetings
40
Series
24–16
Rafael Nadal first
Last Meeting
Jul 1, 2019
Avg Game Margin
5.1
winner's games minus loser's
Record by Surface
Rafael Nadal in green, Roger Federer in blue.
Series shown from Rafael Nadal's perspective.
Every Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer Meeting
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2019 | WimbledonSemifinal | Grass | Roger Federer | 7-6(3) 1-6 6-3 6-4 |
| May 27, 2019 | Roland GarrosSemifinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 6-4 6-2 |
| Oct 9, 2017 | Shanghai MastersFinal | Hard | Roger Federer | 6-4 6-3 |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Miami MastersFinal | Hard | Roger Federer | 6-3 6-4 |
| Mar 6, 2017 | Indian Wells MastersR16 | Hard | Roger Federer | 6-2 6-3 |
| Jan 16, 2017 | Australian OpenFinal | Hard | Roger Federer | 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3 |
| Oct 26, 2015 | BaselFinal | Hard | Roger Federer | 6-3 5-7 6-3 |
| Jan 13, 2014 | Australian OpenSemifinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 7-6(4) 6-3 6-3 |
| Nov 4, 2013 | Tour FinalsSemifinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 7-5 6-3 |
| Aug 11, 2013 | Cincinnati MastersQuarterfinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 5-7 6-4 6-3 |
| May 12, 2013 | Rome MastersFinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-1 6-3 |
| Mar 7, 2013 | Indian Wells MastersQuarterfinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 6-2 |
| Mar 8, 2012 | Indian Wells MastersSemifinal | Hard | Roger Federer | 6-3 6-4 |
| Jan 16, 2012 | Australian OpenSemifinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-7(5) 6-2 7-6(5) 6-4 |
| Nov 20, 2011 | Tour FinalsRR | Hard | Roger Federer | 6-3 6-0 |
| May 22, 2011 | Roland GarrosFinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 7-5 7-6(3) 5-7 6-1 |
| May 1, 2011 | Madrid MastersSemifinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 5-7 6-1 6-3 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | Miami MastersSemifinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 6-2 |
| Nov 21, 2010 | Tour FinalsFinal | Hard | Roger Federer | 6-3 3-6 6-1 |
| May 9, 2010 | Madrid MastersFinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 7-6(5) |
| May 10, 2009 | Madrid MastersFinal | Clay | Roger Federer | 6-4 6-4 |
| Jan 19, 2009 | Australian OpenFinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 7-5 3-6 7-6(3) 3-6 6-2 |
| Jun 23, 2008 | WimbledonFinal | Grass | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 6-4 6-7(5) 6-7(8) 9-7 |
| May 25, 2008 | Roland GarrosFinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-1 6-3 6-0 |
| May 11, 2008 | Hamburg MastersFinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 7-5 6-7(3) 6-3 |
| Apr 20, 2008 | Monte Carlo MastersFinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 7-5 7-5 |
| Nov 12, 2007 | Masters CupSemifinal | Hard | Roger Federer | 6-4 6-1 |
| Jun 25, 2007 | WimbledonFinal | Grass | Roger Federer | 7-6(7) 4-6 7-6(3) 2-6 6-2 |
| May 28, 2007 | Roland GarrosFinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4 |
| May 14, 2007 | Hamburg MastersFinal | Clay | Roger Federer | 2-6 6-2 6-0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | Monte Carlo MastersFinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 6-4 |
| Nov 13, 2006 | Masters CupSemifinal | Hard | Roger Federer | 6-4 7-5 |
| Jun 26, 2006 | WimbledonFinal | Grass | Roger Federer | 6-0 7-6(5) 6-7(2) 6-3 |
| May 29, 2006 | Roland GarrosFinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 1-6 6-1 6-4 7-6(4) |
| May 8, 2006 | Rome MastersFinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-7(0) 7-6(5) 6-4 2-6 7-6(5) |
| Apr 17, 2006 | Monte Carlo MastersFinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-2 6-7(2) 6-3 7-6(5) |
| Feb 27, 2006 | DubaiFinal | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 2-6 6-4 6-4 |
| May 23, 2005 | Roland GarrosSemifinal | Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-3 |
| Mar 21, 2005 | Miami MastersFinal | Hard | Roger Federer | 2-6 6-7(4) 7-6(5) 6-3 6-1 |
| Mar 22, 2004 | Miami MastersR32 | Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 6-3 |
Tour-level meetings back to 1968 where available. Dates reflect the tournament start.
Rating & Ranking
| Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer | |
|---|---|---|
| — | ATP Rank | — |
| 1758 | Overall Elo | 1701 |
| 1682 | Hard Elo | 1662 |
| 1721 | Clay Elo | 1608 |
| 1629 | Grass Elo | 1618 |
breakPoint Elo starts every player at 1500 and weights matches by tournament importance — values are internally consistent but not comparable to other published Elo scales.
Form & Activity
| Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer | |
|---|---|---|
| — | 2026 Season | — |
| —0 matches | Last 12 Months | —0 matches |
| 50% | Form (last 5) | 100% |
| — | Form (30 days) | — |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Last Match | Jun 28, 2021 |
Serve & Return
| Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer | |
|---|---|---|
| 86% | Hold % | 90% |
| 33% | Break % | 26% |
| 4.6% | Ace Rate | 10.5% |
| 2.5% | Double Fault Rate | 2.1% |
| 68% | Serve Pts Won | 71% |
| 42% | Return Pts Won | 39% |
Career rates over each player's tracked matches.
Advanced Stats
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Per-Match Averages
| Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | Avg Aces | 7.0 |
| 5.0 | Avg Aces Against | 5.0 |
| 3.4 | Avg Breaks | 2.8 |
| 21.4 | Avg Games | 22.7 |
| 560 | Matches | 457 |
Career averages per best-of-3 match; aces against are opponent aces conceded, breaks are service breaks won. Each stat covers the matches where it was tracked.