- Federer vs Djokovic rivalry will never fade even with the Swiss’ retirement from tennis
- Federer retired in September 2022 after 24 years on tennis courts on every continent
- The Swiss, together with Rafael Nadal (retired), sparked the fiercest rivalry in the tennis world
Federer vs Djokovic rivalry will never fade, even with the Swiss’ retirement from tennis.
Federer retired in September 2022 after 24 years on tennis courts in every continent. The Swiss, together with Rafael Nadal (retired), sparked the fiercest rivalry in the tennis world.
Djokovic joining the ATP Tour completed the trio’s rivalry circuit. More than two decades later, Dojokovic and Federer remain a hot subject in the history of the Open Era.
What is Federer Vs Djokovic Rivalry About?
After 50 meet-ups on different tennis courts in the world, Federer vs Djokovic rivalry is unforgettable. The two tennis legends have a total of 44 tennis Grand Slams.
Federer retired as a 20-time Grand Slam champion while Djokovic has 24 Grand Slams.
Six-time Grand Slam winner Borris Becker coached Djokovic for a year, 2014-2015 and deduced that fan love fueled the rivalry between Djokovic and Federer.
In 2012, Federer got the better of his Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-finals, a victory that paved the way for the seventh of his eight crowns at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
However, Djokovic turned the tables in the years that followed, defeating Federer in consecutive Wimbledon finals in 2014 and 2015.
He followed up his Wimbledon charm in 2019 when he beat Federer to the Wimbledon title.
Despite these wins, the Swiss always emerged as a fan-favourite despite the loss. Becker disclosed that his major role as Djokovic’s coach was to work towards tilting the scale and have the same support Federer got from fans.
Federer stood out as the most loved male tennis player of his era, and nowhere was that more evident than at Wimbledon. A majority of the crowd rallied behind him in each of his three finals against the Serbian.
This fanned the flames of Federer vs Djokovic rivalry. Becker told High Performance Podcast that he advised Djokovic not to let the fan tide get to him as it would mess his focus.
He said that Wimbledon finals always was a battle ground for both players where their rivalry played out publicly.
Fans loved the Swiss because he was good on the grass court and was always humble. Djokovic used this fan support to push him to his level best whenever he played against Federer.
Becker told him that winning was the only way he would get fans to like him as much as they loved Federer.
Roger Federer Vs Novak Djokovic Head to Head
Djokovic takes a slight lead in the Federer vs Djokovic rivalry. The Serbian leads by 27 while the retired Swiss tennis legend trails closely with 23 leads.
Yet, there is a 14-year gap between their first and last meet-up in an ATP Tour-sanctioned tournament.
The two tennis stars fiercely battled it out for a Wimbledon win. The All England Club always welcomed the two heavyweights each season in all the final Wimbledon matches they played.
In their head-to-head count, Djokovic and Roger Federer battled 50 times between 2006 and 2020, with Djokovic edging the head-to-head 27–23.
Their rivalry cut across every major tournament and playing surface, producing some of the sport’s most unforgettable contests.
In Grand Slam meetings, Djokovic held the advantage, claiming 11 of their 17 encounters with decisive wins at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open.
Among these, the 2019 Wimbledon final stood out as a classic, with Djokovic fending off match points before prevailing in a dramatic fifth-set tiebreak.
Though Federer held the upper hand in the early stages, Djokovic gradually took control, relying on his adaptability and mental toughness.
