Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer: Head-to-Head Record

Rafael Nadal

Spain

24–16
40 meetings
Roger Federer

Switzerland

Hard: 9–11Clay: 14–2Grass: 1–3
Weighted by importance & recency
18.4–21.6
The same matches re-weighted by what was at stake and how recently — a Grand Slam final this year counts for more than an early round a decade ago.
Rafael Nadal
24–16
Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have met 40 times on the professional tour. Rafael Nadal leads the head-to-head 24–16. Their most recent meeting came at Wimbledon in 2019.

Common opponents

Last 12 months
No common opponents in the last 12 months.
Includes tour-level, 125s, qualifying and team events (⚑). Walkovers excluded. Describes past results in different contexts — not a prediction.

Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer stats comparison

Form

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Clutch

Under pressure
Rafael NadalRoger Federer
Clutch Rating·Even
97
95
Break points saved·Even
99
99
Break points won·Slight edge
99
88
Deciding sets·Even
100
99
Tiebreaks·Even
98
100

Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About

Serve vs return

Recent form
Rafael Nadalserving83% hold

wins 65% of points on serve vs Roger Federer

Roger Federerserving86% hold

wins 67% of points on serve vs Rafael Nadal

Serve-dominated — both hold easily, expect tiebreaks

Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About

Set records · last ~30 matches

First sets won·Clear edge
57%
73%
Deciding sets won·Slight edge
50%
43%

Career

Career win rate·Even
82%
82%
93Career titles103
22Grand Slam titles20

Profile

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185 cmHeight185 cm
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Set records use each player's last ~30 completed matches; form shows the last 10 results. Ratings come from the same data that powers the Umpiry Score.

All 40 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer?

Rafael Nadal leads the head-to-head against Roger Federer 24–16 after 40 meetings.

How many times have Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer played each other?

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have played each other 40 times on the professional tour.

When did Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Wimbledon in 2019, where Roger Federer won.