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A Riveting Rivalry Resumes
Djokovic and Nadal Face Potential Clash at the BNP Paribas Open
Few tennis rivalries have captivated the hearts of fans and the imagination of enthusiasts as the epic showdowns between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. As the tennis world buzzes with excitement, the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, is poised to become the battleground for the latest chapter in this legendary duel. For the first time since they both played at the 2023 Australian Open, where Djokovic captured the title, these titans are scheduled to share the stage, reigniting a rivalry that has defined modern tennis.
Navigating through a series of challenges, including injuries for Nadal and Covid-related visa issues for Djokovic, the two have seldom crossed paths in recent tournaments. However, their upcoming convergence at Indian Wells marks a momentous occasion, promising a spectacle of high-intensity tennis. The historical backdrop of their rivalry offers a rich tapestry of achievements, heartbreaks, and moments of sheer brilliance.
Since their first tournament together at the 2005 Cincinnati Masters, Djokovic and Nadal have competed in 183 of the same tour-level tournaments. Their journey has seen Djokovic clinching victory in 59 of these, with Nadal not far behind at 50 tournament wins. The rivalry also showcases a balance of resilience and dominance, where Djokovic has lost in 25 finals, and Nadal in 27, often with the other as the formidable opponent across the net.
The narrative of their rivalry is punctuated by the presence of other tennis greats, with Andy Murray and Roger Federer winning 11 and 32 of the tournaments, respectively, where both Djokovic and Nadal competed. Yet, it's the head-to-head in finals that truly encapsulates the essence of their competition: Djokovic has bested Nadal in 16 finals, while Nadal has claimed victory in 13.
Their battles at Indian Wells alone tell a story of rivalry and respect. Djokovic has emerged victorious five times, with one of those wins coming against Nadal in the 2011 final. Conversely, Nadal has lifted the trophy three times, defeating Djokovic in the 2007 final, showcasing the ebb and flow of their competitive spirits.
At the grand slams, their confrontations have become the stuff of legend. Djokovic's triumphs over Nadal include two Australian Open finals, a US Open final, and a Wimbledon final. Nadal, on the other hand, has bested Djokovic in three Roland Garros finals and two US Open finals, each match contributing to their storied rivalry.
As the tennis world eagerly anticipates their next encounter at Indian Wells, the question on everyone's mind is whether we will witness another historic showdown that adds to the lore of their rivalry. Djokovic, with his unparalleled resilience and tactical brilliance, and Nadal, with his unmatched tenacity and clay-court mastery, are set to offer fans another memorable chapter in their ongoing saga.
The table below shows every tournament where both Djokovic and Nadal competed, along with the results of the final.
2005
Cincinnati Masters
Roger Federer
Andy Roddick
6-3 7-5
Hard
2005
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Mariano Puerta
6-7(6) 6-3 6-1 7-5
Clay
2005
Wimbledon
Roger Federer
Andy Roddick
6-2 7-6(2) 6-4
Grass
2005
US Open
Roger Federer
Andre Agassi
6-3 2-6 7-6(1) 6-1
Hard
2005
Valencia
Igor Andreev
David Ferrer
6-3 5-7 6-3
Clay
2005
Australian Open
Marat Safin
Lleyton Hewitt
1-6 6-3 6-4 6-4
Hard
2006
Madrid Masters
Roger Federer
Fernando Gonzalez
7-5 6-1 6-0
Hard
2006
Miami Masters
Roger Federer
Ivan Ljubicic
7-6(5) 7-6(4) 7-6(6)
Hard
2006
Indian Wells Masters
Roger Federer
James Blake
7-5 6-3 6-0
Hard
2006
Monte Carlo Masters
Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer
6-2 6-7(2) 6-3 7-6(5)
Clay
2006
Cincinnati Masters
Andy Roddick
Juan Carlos Ferrero
6-3 6-4
Hard
2006
Barcelona
Rafael Nadal
Tommy Robredo
6-4 6-4 6-0
Clay
2006
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer
1-6 6-1 6-4 7-6(4)
Clay
2006
Wimbledon
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
6-0 7-6(5) 6-7(2) 6-3
Grass
2006
US Open
Roger Federer
Andy Roddick
6-2 4-6 7-5 6-1
Hard
2007
Madrid Masters
David Nalbandian
Roger Federer
1-6 6-3 6-3
Hard
2007
Queen's Club
Andy Roddick
Nicolas Mahut
4-6 7-6(7) 7-6(2)
Grass
2007
Paris Masters
David Nalbandian
Rafael Nadal
6-4 6-0
Hard
2007
Miami Masters
Novak Djokovic
Guillermo Canas
6-3 6-2 6-4
Hard
2007
Indian Wells Masters
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
6-2 7-5
Hard
2007
Monte Carlo Masters
Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer
6-4 6-4
Clay
2007
Hamburg Masters
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
2-6 6-2 6-0
Clay
2007
Rome Masters
Rafael Nadal
Fernando Gonzalez
6-2 6-2
Clay
2007
Canada Masters
Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer
7-6(2) 2-6 7-6(2)
Hard
2007
Cincinnati Masters
Roger Federer
James Blake
6-1 6-4
Hard
2007
Dubai
Roger Federer
Mikhail Youzhny
6-4 6-3
Hard
2007
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer
6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4
Clay
2007
Wimbledon
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
7-6(7) 4-6 7-6(3) 2-6 6-2
Grass
2007
US Open
Roger Federer
Novak Djokovic
7-6(4) 7-6(2) 6-4
Hard
2007
Australian Open
Roger Federer
Fernando Gonzalez
7-6(2) 6-4 6-4
Hard
2007
Masters Cup
Roger Federer
David Ferrer
6-2 6-3 6-2
Hard
2008
Madrid Masters
Andy Murray
Gilles Simon
6-4 7-6(6)
Hard
2008
Queen's Club
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
7-6(6) 7-5
Grass
2008
Paris Masters
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
David Nalbandian
6-3 4-6 6-4
Hard
2008
Miami Masters
Nikolay Davydenko
Rafael Nadal
6-4 6-2
Hard
2008
Indian Wells Masters
Novak Djokovic
Mardy Fish
6-2 5-7 6-3
Hard
2008
Monte Carlo Masters
Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer
7-5 7-5
Clay
2008
Hamburg Masters
Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer
7-5 6-7(3) 6-3
Clay
2008
Rome Masters
Novak Djokovic
Stan Wawrinka
4-6 6-3 6-3
Clay
2008
Canada Masters
Rafael Nadal
Nicolas Kiefer
6-3 6-2
Hard
2008
Cincinnati Masters
Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic
7-6(4) 7-6(5)
Hard
2008
Dubai
Andy Roddick
Feliciano Lopez
6-7(8) 6-4 6-2
Hard
2008
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer
6-1 6-3 6-0
Clay
2008
Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer
6-4 6-4 6-7(5) 6-7(8) 9-7
Grass
2008
US Open
Roger Federer
Andy Murray
6-2 7-5 6-2
Hard
2008
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6(2)
Hard
2009
Madrid Masters
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
6-4 6-4
Clay
2009
Paris Masters
Novak Djokovic
Gael Monfils
6-2 5-7 7-6(3)
Hard
2009
Miami Masters
Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic
6-2 7-5
Hard
2009
Indian Wells Masters
Rafael Nadal
Andy Murray
6-1 6-2
Hard
2009
Monte Carlo Masters
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
6-3 2-6 6-1
Clay
2009
Rome Masters
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
7-6(2) 6-2
Clay
2009
Canada Masters
Andy Murray
Juan Martin del Potro
6-7(4) 7-6(3) 6-1
Hard
2009
Cincinnati Masters
Roger Federer
Novak Djokovic
6-1 7-5
Hard
2009
Shanghai Masters
Nikolay Davydenko
Rafael Nadal
7-6(3) 6-3
Hard
2009
Roland Garros
Roger Federer
Robin Soderling
6-1 7-6(1) 6-4
Clay
2009
US Open
Juan Martin del Potro
Roger Federer
3-6 7-6(5) 4-6 7-6(4) 6-2
Hard
2009
Australian Open
Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer
7-5 3-6 7-6(3) 3-6 6-2
Hard
2009
Tour Finals
Nikolay Davydenko
Juan Martin del Potro
6-3 6-4
Hard
2009
Beijing
Novak Djokovic
Marin Cilic
6-2 7-6(4)
Hard
2010
Queen's Club
Sam Querrey
Mardy Fish
7-6(3) 7-5
Grass
2010
Miami Masters
Andy Roddick
Tomas Berdych
7-5 6-4
Hard
2010
Indian Wells Masters
Ivan Ljubicic
Andy Roddick
7-6(3) 7-6(5)
Hard
2010
Monte Carlo Masters
Rafael Nadal
Fernando Verdasco
6-0 6-1
Clay
2010
Rome Masters
Rafael Nadal
David Ferrer
7-5 6-2
Clay
2010
Canada Masters
Andy Murray
Roger Federer
7-5 7-5
Hard
2010
Cincinnati Masters
Roger Federer
Mardy Fish
6-7(5) 7-6(1) 6-4
Hard
2010
Shanghai Masters
Andy Murray
Roger Federer
6-3 6-2
Hard
2010
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Robin Soderling
6-4 6-2 6-4
Clay
2010
Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal
Tomas Berdych
6-3 7-5 6-4
Grass
2010
US Open
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
6-4 5-7 6-4 6-2
Hard
2010
Australian Open
Roger Federer
Andy Murray
6-3 6-4 7-6(11)
Hard
2010
Tour Finals
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
6-3 3-6 6-1
Hard
2011
Madrid Masters
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
7-5 6-4
Clay
2011
Miami Masters
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
4-6 6-3 7-6(4)
Hard
2011
Indian Wells Masters
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
4-6 6-3 6-2
Hard
2011
Rome Masters
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
6-4 6-4
Clay
2011
Canada Masters
Novak Djokovic
Mardy Fish
6-2 3-6 6-4
Hard
2011
Cincinnati Masters
Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic
6-4 3-0 RET
Hard
2011
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer
7-5 7-6(3) 5-7 6-1
Clay
2011
Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
6-4 6-1 1-6 6-3
Grass
2011
US Open
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
6-2 6-4 6-7(3) 6-1
Hard
2011
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray
6-4 6-2 6-3
Hard
2011
Tour Finals
Roger Federer
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
6-3 6-7(6) 6-3
Hard
2012
Madrid Masters
Roger Federer
Tomas Berdych
3-6 7-5 7-5
Clay
2012
Miami Masters
Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray
6-1 7-6(4)
Hard
2012
Indian Wells Masters
Roger Federer
John Isner
7-6(7) 6-3
Hard
2012
Monte Carlo Masters
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
6-3 6-1
Clay
2012
Rome Masters
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
7-5 6-3
Clay
2012
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
6-4 6-3 2-6 7-5
Clay
2012
Wimbledon
Roger Federer
Andy Murray
4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4
Grass
2012
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7(5) 7-5
Hard
2013
Madrid Masters
Rafael Nadal
Stan Wawrinka
6-2 6-4
Clay
2013
Paris Masters
Novak Djokovic
David Ferrer
7-5 7-5
Hard
2013
Indian Wells Masters
Rafael Nadal
Juan Martin del Potro
4-6 6-3 6-4
Hard
2013
Monte Carlo Masters
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
6-2 7-6(1)
Clay
2013
Rome Masters
Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer
6-1 6-3
Clay
2013
Canada Masters
Rafael Nadal
Milos Raonic
6-2 6-2
Hard
2013
Cincinnati Masters
Rafael Nadal
John Isner
7-6(8) 7-6(3)
Hard
2013
Shanghai Masters
Novak Djokovic
Juan Martin del Potro
6-1 3-6 7-6(3)
Hard
2013
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
David Ferrer
6-3 6-2 6-3
Clay
2013
Wimbledon
Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic
6-4 7-5 6-4
Grass
2013
US Open
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
6-2 3-6 6-4 6-1
Hard
2013
Tour Finals
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
6-3 6-4
Hard
2013
Beijing
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
6-3 6-4
Hard
2014
Miami Masters
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
6-3 6-3
Hard
2014
Indian Wells Masters
Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer
3-6 6-3 7-6(3)
Hard
2014
Monte Carlo Masters
Stan Wawrinka
Roger Federer
4-6 7-6(5) 6-2
Clay
2014
Rome Masters
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
4-6 6-3 6-3
Clay
2014
Shanghai Masters
Roger Federer
Gilles Simon
7-6(6) 7-6(2)
Hard
2014
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
3-6 7-5 6-2 6-4
Clay
2014
Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer
6-7(7) 6-4 7-6(4) 5-7 6-4
Grass
2014
Australian Open
Stan Wawrinka
Rafael Nadal
6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3
Hard
2014
Beijing
Novak Djokovic
Tomas Berdych
6-0 6-2
Hard
2015
Paris Masters
Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray
6-2 6-4
Hard
2015
Miami Masters
Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray
7-6(3) 4-6 6-0
Hard
2015
Indian Wells Masters
Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer
6-3 6-7(5) 6-2
Hard
2015
Monte Carlo Masters
Novak Djokovic
Tomas Berdych
7-5 4-6 6-3
Clay
2015
Rome Masters
Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer
6-4 6-3
Clay
2015
Canada Masters
Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic
6-4 4-6 6-3
Hard
2015
Cincinnati Masters
Roger Federer
Novak Djokovic
7-6(1) 6-3
Hard
2015
Doha
David Ferrer
Tomas Berdych
6-4 7-5
Hard
2015
Shanghai Masters
Novak Djokovic
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
6-2 6-4
Hard
2015
Roland Garros
Stan Wawrinka
Novak Djokovic
4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4
Clay
2015
Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer
7-6(1) 6-7(10) 6-4 6-3
Grass
2015
US Open
Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer
6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4
Hard
2015
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray
7-6(5) 6-7(4) 6-3 6-0
Hard
2015
Tour Finals
Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer
6-3 6-4
Hard
2015
Beijing
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
6-2 6-2
Hard
2016
Monte Carlo Masters
Rafael Nadal
Gael Monfils
7-5 5-7 6-0
Clay
2016
Doha
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
6-1 6-2
Hard
2016
Shanghai Masters
Andy Murray
Roberto Bautista Agut
7-6(1) 6-1
Hard
2016
Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray
3-6 6-1 6-2 6-4
Clay
2016
US Open
Stan Wawrinka
Novak Djokovic
6-7(1) 6-4 7-5 6-3
Hard
2016
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray
6-1 7-5 7-6(3)
Hard
2016
Indian Wells Masters
Novak Djokovic
Milos Raonic
6-2 6-0
Hard
2016
Miami Masters
Novak Djokovic
Kei Nishikori
6-3 6-3
Hard
2016
Rome Masters
Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic
6-3 6-3
Clay
2016
Madrid Masters
Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray
6-2 3-6 6-3
Clay
2017
Monte Carlo Masters
Rafael Nadal
Albert Ramos
6-1 6-3
Clay
2017
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Stan Wawrinka
6-2 6-3 6-1
Clay
2017
Wimbledon
Roger Federer
Marin Cilic
6-3 6-1 6-4
Grass
2017
Australian Open
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3
Hard
2017
Acapulco
Sam Querrey
Rafael Nadal
6-3 7-6(3)
Hard
2017
Indian Wells Masters
Roger Federer
Stan Wawrinka
6-4 7-5
Hard
2017
Rome Masters
Alexander Zverev
Novak Djokovic
6-4 6-3
Clay
2017
Madrid Masters
Rafael Nadal
Dominic Thiem
7-6(8) 6-4
Clay
2018
Monte Carlo Masters
Rafael Nadal
Kei Nishikori
6-3 6-2
Clay
2018
Canada Masters
Rafael Nadal
Stefanos Tsitsipas
6-2 7-6(4)
Hard
2018
Barcelona
Rafael Nadal
Stefanos Tsitsipas
6-2 6-1
Clay
2018
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Dominic Thiem
6-4 6-3 6-2
Clay
2018
Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic
Kevin Anderson
6-2 6-2 7-6(3)
Grass
2018
US Open
Novak Djokovic
Juan Martin del Potro
6-3 7-6(4) 6-3
Hard
2018
Australian Open
Roger Federer
Marin Cilic
6-2 6-7(5) 6-3 3-6 6-1
Hard
2018
Rome Masters
Rafael Nadal
Alexander Zverev
6-1 1-6 6-3
Clay
2018
Madrid Masters
Alexander Zverev
Dominic Thiem
6-4 6-4
Clay
2019
Paris Masters
Novak Djokovic
Denis Shapovalov
6-3 6-4
Hard
2019
Monte Carlo Masters
Fabio Fognini
Dusan Lajovic
6-3 6-4
Clay
2019
Tour Finals
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Dominic Thiem
6-7(6) 6-2 7-6(4)
Hard
2019
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Dominic Thiem
6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1
Clay
2019
Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer
7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 13-12(3)
Grass
2019
US Open
Rafael Nadal
Daniil Medvedev
7-5 6-3 5-7 4-6 6-4
Hard
2019
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
6-3 6-2 6-3
Hard
2019
Indian Wells Masters
Dominic Thiem
Roger Federer
3-6 6-3 7-5
Hard
2019
Rome Masters
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
6-0 4-6 6-1
Clay
2019
Madrid Masters
Novak Djokovic
Stefanos Tsitsipas
6-3 6-4
Clay
2020
Tour Finals
Daniil Medvedev
Dominic Thiem
4-6 7-6(2) 6-4
Hard
2020
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
6-0 6-2 7-5
Clay
2020
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic
Dominic Thiem
6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4
Hard
2020
Atp Cup
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
6-2 7-6(4)
Hard
2020
Atp Cup
Roberto Bautista Agut
Dusan Lajovic
7-5 6-1
Hard
2020
Rome Masters
Novak Djokovic
Diego Schwartzman
7-5 6-3
Clay
2021
Monte Carlo Masters
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Andrey Rublev
6-3 6-3
Clay
2021
Rome Masters
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
7-5 1-6 6-3
Clay
2021
Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic
Stefanos Tsitsipas
6-7(6) 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4
Clay
2021
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic
Daniil Medvedev
7-5 6-2 6-2
Hard
2022
Paris Masters
Holger Rune
Novak Djokovic
3-6 6-3 7-5
Hard
2022
Rome Masters
Novak Djokovic
Stefanos Tsitsipas
6-0 7-6(5)
Clay
2022
Tour Finals
Novak Djokovic
Casper Ruud
7-5 6-3
Hard
2022
Madrid Masters
Carlos Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev
6-3 6-1
Clay
2022
Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal
Casper Ruud
6-3 6-3 6-0
Clay
2022
Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic
Nick Kyrgios
4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3)
Grass
2023
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic
Stefanos Tsitsipas
6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5)
Hard
