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When the French Open rolls aound in late May, Novak Djokovic will play for another remarkable feat. Should the Serb triumph at Roland Garros, he will hold all four Grand Slam titles at once. Incredibly, the 31-year-old has already achieved this, becoming the third man in history to win four consecutive majors after Don Budge and Rod Laver when he won the French Open in 2016. Budge won six Slams in a row between 1937 and 1938, while Laver completed the Calendar Slam in 1962 and 1969, and Djokovic now has a chance to collect all the majors again. It’s something that neither of his great rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have achieved and Federer ranks the ‘super impressive’ feat ‘all the way up there’. Djokovic is chasing a fourth-straight Slam title (Picture: AFP/Getty Images) But the Swiss 20-time Grand Slam winner believes that conditions in the modern era have made life easier for Djokovic compared to some of the greats of yesteryear. ‘Super impressive. It ranks all the way up there, in my opinion,’ Federer told Sport 360. ‘There is also no secret that nowadays it’s easier to do than maybe before then. ‘It’s also helping myself, or Rafa, or anybody who was close. It’s just that the surfaces play more even today, more equal. Back in the day you had really fast grass courts to extremely slow clay courts. Federer and Nadal have never held all four majors at once (Picture: Getty) ‘The difference was just so extreme that it was hard to do what [Bjorn] Borg did you know, winning back-to-back French Opens-Wimbledons because the game was so different. ‘You really had to serve and volley on grass. Today you can not serve and volley once on grass and win Wimbledon. ‘So that’s what I’m saying, it could happen more frequently. That’s what we’re seeing. I won three, made the finals once. Rafa I think he was close many times. ‘Novak has been extremely close, has done it once, now maybe going for another one. ‘So it shows that it is more possible today. But the feat, still regardless of the conditions are easier, is still and would be an unbelievable one. Credit to him.’

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A recap of every match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer...
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will renew their rivalry on Sunday when they face off for the Wimbledon title. It will be the 48th meeting between the pair and their first since last November's Rolex Paris Masters, a match Djokovic called, "one of the best matches we played" — also ATPTour.com's Best Match of 2018.

The Serbian leads the pair's electric FedEx ATP Head2Head series 25-22, with wins in five of their past six clashes. Their rivalry features the second-most matches played in the Open Era; only Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have faced off more often, with 54 battles.

Here's a look at Djokovic and Federer's 47 previous meetings...

2018 Rolex Paris Masters semi-finals, indoor hard, Djokovic d. Federer 76(6) 57 76(3)
"We had epic matches throughout our rivalry but this one definitely ranks as one of the best matches we played."

You could say it's the match of the year on the ATP World Tour in 2018. Djokovic and Federer turned in a classic on the indoor hard courts of Paris-Bercy, with the Serbian and the Swiss contesting the longest three-set match in their longtime rivalry.

Not only did Djokovic overcome 54 winners off Federer's racquet, but his 0/12 break-point conversion rate proved to be the first time he has squandered double-digit break chances in his career. But the Belgrade native was too clutch in the big moments, digging deep in the critical stages in both tie-breaks, including a set point saved at 6/5 in the first.

Djokovic extended his win streak to 22 straight in 2018 and four in a row against Federer. The Swiss last prevailed at the Nitto ATP Finals in 2015.

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2018 Western & Southern Open final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 64 64
More than two years removed from their most recent meeting, Djokovic etched his name in the history books with his first Cincinnati crown. The Serbian completed the full set of ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles, capturing the Career Golden Masters and his 70th tour-level trophy overall.

Djokovic was aggressive off the ground and efficient on serve throughout the final, while Federer struggled to find his rhythm, hitting 39 unforced errors, including 20 off his forehand wing. It was a breakthrough victory over Federer in Cincinnati, having lost three previous final encounters, in 2009, 2012 and 2015. The Swiss had entered the championship with a 7-1 record in Cincy finals and was seeking a 99th tour-level crown.


2016 Australian Open semi-final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 61 62 36 63
World No. 1 Djokovic moved through to his sixth Australian Open final after producing a masterful display to defeat Federer in two hours and 19 minutes.

The Serbian saved three of the four break points he faced, while breaking the Swiss five times. Incredibly, Djokovic won a higher rate of points on his second serve (66%) than Federer did on his first delivery (61%).

"I think against Roger, these first two sets have been probably the best two sets I've played against him overall I think throughout my career," said Djokovic. "I've had some moments against him in sets where I've played on a high level, but this was a different level than from before. I'm just very, very pleased that I was able to perform the way I did from the very beginning till the end."

2015 Nitto ATP World Tour Finals final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 63 64
Djokovic completed his argument for one of the greatest seasons of all time on the ATP World Tour, capping a historic campaign with a record fourth consecutive Barclays ATP World Tour Finals crown. It was déjà vu with their second meeting of the week at The O2 in London, coming on the heels of Federer's 7-5, 6-2 triumph in Group Stan Smith play.

Djokovic, who improved to 18-1 at the Final Showdown over the course of his four straight title runs, won his 11th title of 2015 and 59th overall at the tour-level.

In their previous meeting, Federer successfully controlled the baseline and found success on Djokovic's first serve - winning 49 per cent of points. But the Serb was too steady in the final and Federer's 31 unforced errors were too much to overcome. Djokovic secured a pair of breaks in the first set - in the third and ninth games - and claimed the lone break in the second set to seal the victory.

"I'm obviously very proud to have these achievements with my team," said Djokovic during the trophy ceremony. "It's been a long season, but the best of my life. Without their support and my family, I wouldn't be where I am. I'm just trying to cherish every moment at this level. As a kid growing up, you dream to be at tournaments like this and fighting for the biggest trophies in sport."

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2015 Nitto ATP World Tour Finals round robin, hard, Federer d. Djokovic 75 62
After four losses in six match-ups with the World No. 1 in 2015, six-time champion Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-2 in round-robin action at the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals. Federer’s straight-sets victory, coupled with Kei Nishikori’s three-set 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 decision over Tomas Berdych, meant he qualified for the Group Stan Smith semi-finals.

The Swiss broke their FedEx ATP Head2Head deadlock and moved ahead 22-21 with the victory. Djokovic, who tied the series with a four-set win in the 2015 US Open final, has never had more victories than Federer in their rivalry, which dates back to the ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo in 2006.

Both players looked sharp early on, especially on serve, but Federer seized the momentum, taking the opening set 7-5 in 44 minutes. He would keep rolling in the second set, totaling 19 winners and a like number of unforced errors in closing out the match in one hour and 17 minutes.

Federer won 75 per cent (27 of 36) of his first-serve points, and converted four of eight break-point opportunities. Djokovic had been riding a 23-match win streak since falling to Federer in the Cincinnati final.

2015 US Open final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 64 57 64 64
A three-hour rain delay could not stop Djokovic from capping the 2015 Grand Slam season with his third such title of the year and 10th overall. Djokovic won his second US Open crown, overcoming Federer in four sets under the lights on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The World No. 1 Serb's 10 major titles made him the eighth player to win double digit crowns.

Djokovic was forced to battle against the Swiss second seed as well as the pro-Federer crowd that included a bevy of celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Hugh Jackman and Bradley Cooper. Under the watchful eye of Eva Asderaki-Moore, the first female chair umpire to preside over a US Open men's singles final, the World No. 1 took a tumble in the opening set. Playing on with a scraped knee and elbow, the Serb prevailed to win the opening set, snapping Federer's winning streak of 28 sets, the third-best of his career.

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Djokovic entered the match with a 13-1 record against Federer when winning the first set, while Federer was 0-3 against top-ranked players in major finals. In the end, neither trend would change. After splitting the second and third sets, the Serb secured an immediate break in the first game of the fourth set and appeared to have the match in hand after snatching a second break for 5-2. But like he has done his entire career, Federer would not go down without a fight.

The second seed got one of the breaks back with an aggressive return game, capped by a slick drop shot approach after pushing Djokovic well behind the baseline with deep forehands. Federer would consolidate for 5-4 and had a sniff at completing the stunning comeback with two break points at 15/40 to draw level. Djokovic was too clutch when it mattered most, surviving three break chances in the final game to emerge victorious and hoist his second US Open trophy and 10th at the Grand Slam stage.

Djokovic gave credit to the 34-year-old Federer, stating that "he's still improving and keeps on going." "I have tremendous respect for Roger and what his game [presents] to me and any other player," said the World No. 1, who has bagged three majors in the same season for the first time since 2011. "It's been an incredible season. Next to [the] 2011 season, probably the best of all my life," said the Serb, adding that he's enjoying it more now because he's a husband and a father. "[It] makes it even more sweeter."


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2015 Western & Southern Open final, hard, Federer d. Djokovic 76(1) 63
The top two seeds were locked at 20-20 in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series going into the final as Djokovic was bidding to win his first title in Cincinnati and complete a Career Golden Masters. The Serb had won their three previous meetings, but Federer's aggressive mentality in cruising through the main draw saw him full of confidence for Sunday's final against the World No. 1.

The Swiss won 40 per cent of return points entering the encounter and pressed for an early break immediately. Djokovic saved a trio of break points in the third game and another after a six-minute fifth game. The opener would proceed to a tie-break, where Federer would snatch an early mini-break and power through to take the first set, 7/1 in the tie-break. Federer would continue applying pressure on the Djokovic serve as the match progressed, surging to a 3-0 lead in the second set after the top seed double faulted to hand the initial break to the Swiss. He would hold serve to the finish line, striking 32 winners and seven aces in total to win his seventh ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati.

"I tried to really mix it up on his second serve and I was hoping to serve good enough myself to keep me out of trouble," Federer said during an interview with ESPN following the match. "He had that one bad game at the beginning of the second set, which made the difference in the match.

"I've seen Novak adapt to my play over the years and he's also improved a lot. His movement and his backhand and forehand are always so solid. There aren't many errors coming out of his forehand wing now. Our rivalry has definitely evolved."

After a thrilling 2019 final, look back on Roger & Novak's Wimbledon clashes
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have combined to win 13 Wimbledon titles over the past 17 years. On Sunday, Djokovic prevailed against Federer in an all-time classic 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3) to claim his fifth trophy at SW19.
This was the fourth FedEx Head2Head meeting between the Swiss and the Serbian at the All England Club, and also their first in four years. Federer won their first clash in the 2012 semi-finals en route to the title, and Djokovic claimed back-to-back triumphs in the 2014-15 finals.
ATPTour.com looks back on their four FedEx ATP Head2Head Wimbledon matchups.
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2012 Semi-final, Federer d. Djokovic 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-3
Under a closed roof, Roger Federer broke serve in the sixth game, and went onto clinch the 24-minute first set having committed just two unforced errors. Djokovic raised his game with tennis of the highest quality to seal the 30-minute second set.
The temperature gauge increased at 2-3, in the third set, when Djokovic weathered a storm, winning 23-and-25-stroke rallies in a dramatic eight-minute game. Federer survived his own wobble, but was able to win the set. The Swiss maintained his dominance in the fourth set, opening up a 3-0 lead, to book a place in his 24th major championship final.
“I thought when I missed my chance early on in the third I might pay for it dearly. Almost did towards the end of the third set when he had break points,” said Federer. “So I think overall the surface made the match play differently and potentially in my favour. I was able to be very aggressive, particularly once I did get into the third set where I thought we both played our very best. Now looking back, that was obviously the key to the match.”
The victory gave Federer a shot at reclaiming the World No. 1 ranking – which he did two days later after defeating Andy Murray to claim a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title.
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2014 Final, London, Djokovic d. Federer 67(7) 64 76(4) 57 64
Djokovic and Federer staged yet another Grand Slam thriller, with the Serb overcoming a rollercoaster fourth set to claim his second Wimbledon title and seventh crown at the major level. Djokovic returned to World No. 1 with the win, embarking on his third stint atop the ATP Rankings.
Federer's resiliency was on full display in his ninth Wimbledon final, saving a championship point in the fourth set, while reeling off five consecutive games from 2-5 down. The momentum swung to his corner as he forced a deciding set, with the Centre Court faithful roaring in approval of the high-quality affair. Djokovic would not be denied, however, as the top seed converted his fourth break of serve for the victory after three hours and 56 minutes.
The 27-year-old Djokovic turned the tide in Grand Slam finals, having lost five of his past six coming into the Wimbledon final. He lifted the trophy at the All England Club for the second time, having previously triumphed in 2011 with victory over Nadal.
“Sincerely, this has been the best quality Grand Slam final that I ever been part of,” said Djokovic. “I've had a longest final against Nadal in the Australian Open 2012, but quality-wise from the first to last point, this is definitely the best match.”
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2015 Final, Djokovic d. Federer 7-6(1) 6-7(10) 6-4 6-3
For a second straight year in the Wimbledon final, Djokovic triumphed over seven-time champion Federer. He became the first player since Federer in 2007 to successfully defend his title at the All England Club.
Djokovic and Federer had advanced with straight-sets wins in their semi-final matches, respectively against Richard Gasquet and Andy Murray, and little separated the World No. 1 and No. 2 through the first two sets of the final. Djokovic saved two set points at 5-6 in the first set, then proceeded to win 14 of 15 points.
In a dramatic second set, Federer fought off seven set points – including six in the tie-break – before drawing level. Djokovic responded with a break early in the third set and needed one more break in the fourth to set him on his way to his 200th Grand Slam match win and ninth major title.
"I was aware coming onto the court, that Roger would play his best when it matters the most. He pushes you to limits," said Djokovic.
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2019 Final, Djokovic d. Federer 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3)
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A recap of every match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer...
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer renewed their rivalry in the 2019 Wimbledon final, putting on an all-time classic, won by Djokovic 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3). It was the 48th meeting between the pair and their first since last November's Rolex Paris Masters, a match Djokovic called, "one of the best matches we played" — also ATPTour.com's Best Match of 2018.
The Serbian leads the pair's electric FedEx ATP Head2Head series 26-22, with wins in six of their past seven clashes. Their rivalry features the second-most matches played in the Open Era; only Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have faced off more often, with 54 battles.
Here's a look at Djokovic and Federer's 48 meetings...
2019 Wimbledon final, outdoor grass, Djokovic d. Federer 76(5), 16, 76(4), 46, 13-12(3)
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2018 Rolex Paris Masters semi-finals, indoor hard, Djokovic d. Federer 76(6) 57 76(3)
"We had epic matches throughout our rivalry but this one definitely ranks as one of the best matches we played."
You could say it's the match of the year on the ATP World Tour in 2018. Djokovic and Federer turned in a classic on the indoor hard courts of Paris-Bercy, with the Serbian and the Swiss contesting the longest three-set match in their longtime rivalry.
Not only did Djokovic overcome 54 winners off Federer's racquet, but his 0/12 break-point conversion rate proved to be the first time he has squandered double-digit break chances in his career. But the Belgrade native was too clutch in the big moments, digging deep in the critical stages in both tie-breaks, including a set point saved at 6/5 in the first.
Djokovic extended his win streak to 22 straight in 2018 and four in a row against Federer. The Swiss last prevailed at the Nitto ATP Finals in 2015.
2018 Western & Southern Open final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 64 64
More than two years removed from their most recent meeting, Djokovic etched his name in the history books with his first Cincinnati crown. The Serbian completed the full set of ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles, capturing the Career Golden Masters and his 70th tour-level trophy overall.
Djokovic was aggressive off the ground and efficient on serve throughout the final, while Federer struggled to find his rhythm, hitting 39 unforced errors, including 20 off his forehand wing. It was a breakthrough victory over Federer in Cincinnati, having lost three previous final encounters, in 2009, 2012 and 2015. The Swiss had entered the championship with a 7-1 record in Cincy finals and was seeking a 99th tour-level crown.

2016 Australian Open semi-final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 61 62 36 63
World No. 1 Djokovic moved through to his sixth Australian Open final after producing a masterful display to defeat Federer in two hours and 19 minutes.
The Serbian saved three of the four break points he faced, while breaking the Swiss five times. Incredibly, Djokovic won a higher rate of points on his second serve (66%) than Federer did on his first delivery (61%).
"I think against Roger, these first two sets have been probably the best two sets I've played against him overall I think throughout my career," said Djokovic. "I've had some moments against him in sets where I've played on a high level, but this was a different level than from before. I'm just very, very pleased that I was able to perform the way I did from the very beginning till the end."
2015 Nitto ATP World Tour Finals final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 63 64
Djokovic completed his argument for one of the greatest seasons of all time on the ATP World Tour, capping a historic campaign with a record fourth consecutive Barclays ATP World Tour Finals crown. It was déjà vu with their second meeting of the week at The O2 in London, coming on the heels of Federer's 7-5, 6-2 triumph in Group Stan Smith play.
Djokovic, who improved to 18-1 at the Final Showdown over the course of his four straight title runs, won his 11th title of 2015 and 59th overall at the tour-level.
In their previous meeting, Federer successfully controlled the baseline and found success on Djokovic's first serve - winning 49 per cent of points. But the Serb was too steady in the final and Federer's 31 unforced errors were too much to overcome. Djokovic secured a pair of breaks in the first set - in the third and ninth games - and claimed the lone break in the second set to seal the victory.
"I'm obviously very proud to have these achievements with my team," said Djokovic during the trophy ceremony. "It's been a long season, but the best of my life. Without their support and my family, I wouldn't be where I am. I'm just trying to cherish every moment at this level. As a kid growing up, you dream to be at tournaments like this and fighting for the biggest trophies in sport."
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2015 Nitto ATP World Tour Finals round robin, hard, Federer d. Djokovic 75 62
After four losses in six match-ups with the World No. 1 in 2015, six-time champion Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-2 in round-robin action at the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals. Federer’s straight-sets victory, coupled with Kei Nishikori’s three-set 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 decision over Tomas Berdych, meant he qualified for the Group Stan Smith semi-finals.
The Swiss broke their FedEx ATP Head2Head deadlock and moved ahead 22-21 with the victory. Djokovic, who tied the series with a four-set win in the 2015 US Open final, has never had more victories than Federer in their rivalry, which dates back to the ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo in 2006.
Both players looked sharp early on, especially on serve, but Federer seized the momentum, taking the opening set 7-5 in 44 minutes. He would keep rolling in the second set, totaling 19 winners and a like number of unforced errors in closing out the match in one hour and 17 minutes.
Federer won 75 per cent (27 of 36) of his first-serve points, and converted four of eight break-point opportunities. Djokovic had been riding a 23-match win streak since falling to Federer in the Cincinnati final.
2015 US Open final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 64 57 64 64
A three-hour rain delay could not stop Djokovic from capping the 2015 Grand Slam season with his third such title of the year and 10th overall. Djokovic won his second US Open crown, overcoming Federer in four sets under the lights on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The World No. 1 Serb's 10 major titles made him the eighth player to win double digit crowns.
Djokovic was forced to battle against the Swiss second seed as well as the pro-Federer crowd that included a bevy of celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Hugh Jackman and Bradley Cooper. Under the watchful eye of Eva Asderaki-Moore, the first female chair umpire to preside over a US Open men's singles final, the World No. 1 took a tumble in the opening set. Playing on with a scraped knee and elbow, the Serb prevailed to win the opening set, snapping Federer's winning streak of 28 sets, the third-best of his career.
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Djokovic entered the match with a 13-1 record against Federer when winning the first set, while Federer was 0-3 against top-ranked players in major finals. In the end, neither trend would change. After splitting the second and third sets, the Serb secured an immediate break in the first game of the fourth set and appeared to have the match in hand after snatching a second break for 5-2. But like he has done his entire career, Federer would not go down without a fight.
The second seed got one of the breaks back with an aggressive return game, capped by a slick drop shot approach after pushing Djokovic well behind the baseline with deep forehands. Federer would consolidate for 5-4 and had a sniff at completing the stunning comeback with two break points at 15/40 to draw level. Djokovic was too clutch when it mattered most, surviving three break chances in the final game to emerge victorious and hoist his second US Open trophy and 10th at the Grand Slam stage.
Djokovic gave credit to the 34-year-old Federer, stating that "he's still improving and keeps on going." "I have tremendous respect for Roger and what his game [presents] to me and any other player," said the World No. 1, who has bagged three majors in the same season for the first time since 2011. "It's been an incredible season. Next to [the] 2011 season, probably the best of all my life," said the Serb, adding that he's enjoying it more now because he's a husband and a father. "[It] makes it even more sweeter."

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2015 Western & Southern Open final, hard, Federer d. Djokovic 76(1) 63
The top two seeds were locked at 20-20 in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series going into the final as Djokovic was bidding to win his first title in Cincinnati and complete a Career Golden Masters. The Serb had won their three previous meetings, but Federer's aggressive mentality in cruising through the main draw saw him full of confidence for Sunday's final against the World No. 1.
The Swiss won 40 per cent of return points entering the encounter and pressed for an early break immediately. Djokovic saved a trio of break points in the third game and another after a six-minute fifth game. The opener would proceed to a tie-break, where Federer would snatch an early mini-break and power through to take the first set, 7/1 in the tie-break. Federer would continue applying pressure on the Djokovic serve as the match progressed, surging to a 3-0 lead in the second set after the top seed double faulted to hand the initial break to the Swiss. He would hold serve to the finish line, striking 32 winners and seven aces in total to win his seventh ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati.
"I tried to really mix it up on his second serve and I was hoping to serve good enough myself to keep me out of trouble," Federer said during an interview with ESPN following the match. "He had that one bad game at the beginning of the second set, which made the difference in the match.
"I've seen Novak adapt to my play over the years and he's also improved a lot. His movement and his backhand and forehand are always so solid. There aren't many errors coming out of his forehand wing now. Our rivalry has definitely evolved."
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A recap of every match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer at The O2
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will meet for the 49th time in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series on Thursday at the Nitto ATP Finals. Whoever wins the match will advance out of the group stage at the 2019 season finale.
This will be the sixth time the pair has played at the Nitto ATP Finals, with Djokovic triumphing on three of the past five occasions. All five of their clashes at this event have come since it moved to The O2. Here is a look at Djokovic and Federer's previous battles at this tournament:
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2015 Nitto ATP Finals final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 63 64
Djokovic completed his argument for having one of the greatest seasons of all time on the ATP Tour, capping a historic campaign in 2015 with a record fourth consecutive Nitto ATP Finals crown. It was their second meeting of the week at The O2 in London, coming on the heels of Federer's 7-5, 6-2 triumph in Group Stan Smith play.
Djokovic, who improved to 18-1 at the Final Showdown over the course of his four straight title runs, won his 11th title of 2015 and 59th overall at the tour-level.
In their previous meeting, Federer successfully controlled the baseline and found success on Djokovic's first serve - winning 49 per cent of those points. But the Serb was too steady in the final and Federer's 31 unforced errors were too much to overcome. Djokovic secured a pair of breaks in the first set - in the third and ninth games - and claimed the lone break in the second set to seal the victory.
"I'm obviously very proud to have these achievements with my team," said Djokovic during the trophy ceremony. "It's been a long season, but the best of my life. Without their support and my family, I wouldn't be where I am. I'm just trying to cherish every moment at this level. As a kid growing up, you dream to be at tournaments like this and fighting for the biggest trophies in sport."
2015 Nitto ATP Finals round robin, hard, Federer d. Djokovic 75 62
After four losses in six previous match-ups with the World No. 1 in 2015, six-time champion Federer defeated Djokovic 7-5, 6-2 in round-robin action. Federer’s straight-sets victory, coupled with Kei Nishikori’s three-set 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 decision over Tomas Berdych, meant he qualified for the semi-finals.
The Swiss broke their FedEx ATP Head2Head deadlock and moved ahead 22-21 with the victory. Djokovic, who tied the series with a four-set win in the 2015 US Open final, up until that point had never had more victories than Federer in their rivalry, which dates back to the ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo in 2006.
Both players looked sharp early on, especially on serve, but Federer seized the momentum, taking the opening set 7-5 in 44 minutes. He would keep rolling in the second set, totaling 19 winners and a like number of unforced errors in closing out the match in one hour and 17 minutes.
Federer won 75 per cent (27 of 36) of his first-serve points, and converted four of eight break-point opportunities. Djokovic had been riding a 23-match win streak since falling to Federer in the Cincinnati final.
2013 Nitto ATP Finals round robin, London, indoor hard, Djokovic d. Federer 64 67(2) 62
In a repeat of the 2012 final in London, Djokovic and Federer squared off for the second time in just four days after not meeting in nearly a year. Playing in his fifth match in six days, all against Top 15 competition, the Serb extended his overall winning streak to 18 straight after a two-hour, 22-minute struggle. Federer opened the match in strong form, winning free points on his serve and taking the ball early in rallies, disrupting Djokovic’s timing. The Swiss was unable to convert on a break point at 4-4 in the first set, however, and his focus drifted at a crucial juncture in the next game, handing the set to Djokovic when a forehand sailed long.
Djokovic struggled with his balance and footwork in the second set and a bevy of loose forehands opened the door for Federer. Four combined breaks of serve in six games towards the end of the set led to a tie-break, which Federer would dominate.
With neither player able to capitalise on momentum shifts, Djokovic opened the third set with a break at love and never looked back, breaking again for 4-1. Despite a few wayward games in the second set, Djokovic dominated on his serve throughout the match, particularly on his second serve. Additionally, when his offensive firepower was missing he drew on his defensive prowess to win points.
2012 Nitto ATP Finals final, London, indoor hard, Djokovic d. Federer 76(6) 75
This match easily could have seen Federer triumph in straight sets. The Swiss, who was hunting for a seventh title at the year-end championships, led by a service break in both sets and had two chances to level the match when he led 5-4, 40/15 in the second set. Djokovic would not be cowed.
The Serb screamed in celebration as he levelled the set at 5-5 after Federer struck a forehand long. Djokovic went onto win the final two games of the match to claim a dramatic victory in two hours and 14 minutes. The 25-year-old fired a backhand pass down the line on match point and pumped his chest as a capacity 17,800 spectators erupted in applause.
2010 Nitto ATP Finals semi-final, London, indoor hard, Federer d. Djokovic 61 64
Federer dominated his rivalry with Djokovic in 2010 and secured his fourth win in five meetings against the Serb in emphatic style in the semi-finals of the Nitto ATP Finals. The Swiss delivered a master class to dismiss Djokovic in just 80 minutes in their 19th career meeting. He hit 31 winners to only 14 from Djokovic, and broke serve four times from 11 opportunities.
Djokovic paid the price for a nervous start and after double faulting to lose his opening service game, and he never recovered. After claiming the opening set with two service breaks, Federer rallied from an early break down in the second set to break Djokovic in the fifth and ninth games.
"I was able to outplay him at times, play aggressive," said Federer. "I took it to him, exactly the way I was hoping to make it. I thought it was a great match."

A recap of every match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer...
Meeting for the first time since contesting the longest Wimbledon final in history in July, Roger Federer snapped a five-match losing streak against Novak Djokovic to advance to the final four at the Nitto ATP Finals.

In his 17th appearance at the elite eight-man event, Federer recorded his first victory against Djokovic since their 2015 round-robin meeting at this event to reach his 16th semi-final at the Nitto ATP Finals. The result ended Djokovic's season along with his hopes of finishing as the year-end No. 1 in the ATP Rankings for a record-tying sixth time.

Djokovic leads Federer 26-23 in their electric FedEx ATP Head2Head series. Their rivalry features the second-most matches played in the Open Era; only Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have faced off more often, with 54 battles.

Here's a look at Djokovic and Federer's 49 meetings...

2019 Nitto ATP World Tour Finals round robin, hard, Federer d. Djokovic 64 63
Four months after failing to convert two championship points across the city against his great rival at Wimbledon, Federer dazzled a capacity crowd at The O2 to defeat Djokovic in a winner-takes-all round-robin encounter after 73 minutes.

With both players needing a win to advance to the semi-finals, Federer claimed 87 per cent (20/23) of his service points and made only one unforced error to take the first set. Serving at 1-1, Djokovic threw in a loose service game, donating two double faults to start before Federer walloped a sitting backhand to break serve to love.

Djokovic responded in the second set, saving two break points in the opening game to rip back momentum. The Serbian then saw his first break chance of the match in the fourth game, but couldn't convert and ran into more trouble on his serve at 2-2.

Hearing chants of “Let's go, Roger, let's go!”, Djokovic fell behind 15/40 and sailed a forehand long to give Federer the second break of the match. The Swiss broke once more to close out the match.

“Great atmosphere, a great opponent here in London at The O2, definitely incredibly special. Just a night I enjoyed from the beginning. I played incredible, and I knew I had to because that’s what Novak does and I was able to produce. So it was definitely magical,” Federer said.

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2019 Wimbledon final, outdoor grass, Djokovic d. Federer 76(5), 16, 76(4), 46, 13-12(3)
Entering this final, there was more than just a Grand Slam title at stake. Djokovic was pursuing his fourth major trophy in his past five Slams, and Federer was playing to extend his record number of titles at The Championships to nine, and his overall major mark to 21.

Federer was on the verge of victory at 8-7, 40/15 in the deciding set. But an error by the Swiss and a stunning crosscourt forehand passing shot from the top-seeded Djokovic saw the Serbian cling to life, and the pair played on as shadows overtook Centre Court.

The last time a Wimbledon men's champion saved match points in the final was 71 years ago, in 1948, when American Robert Falkenburg beat John Bromwich of Australia 7-5, 0-6, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, after being three match points down. This time it was Djokovic who returned from the brink to earn the crown at The Championships, triumphing after four hours and 57 minutes, the longest Wimbledon men's singles final in history.

"It was probably the most demanding, mentally most demanding, match I was ever part of. I had the most physically demanding match against Nadal in the finals of Australia that went almost six hours. But mentally this was a different level," Djokovic said. "I'm just obviously thrilled and overjoyed with emotions to be sitting here in front of you as a winner. I was one shot away from losing the match, as well. This match had everything. It could have gone easily his way."

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2018 Rolex Paris Masters semi-finals, indoor hard, Djokovic d. Federer 76(6) 57 76(3)
"We had epic matches throughout our rivalry but this one definitely ranks as one of the best matches we played."

You could say it's the match of the year on the ATP World Tour in 2018. Djokovic and Federer turned in a classic on the indoor hard courts of Paris-Bercy, with the Serbian and the Swiss contesting the longest three-set match in their longtime rivalry.

Not only did Djokovic overcome 54 winners off Federer's racquet, but his 0/12 break-point conversion rate proved to be the first time he has squandered double-digit break chances in his career. But the Belgrade native was too clutch in the big moments, digging deep in the critical stages in both tie-breaks, including a set point saved at 6/5 in the first.

Djokovic extended his win streak to 22 straight in 2018 and four in a row against Federer. The Swiss last prevailed at the Nitto ATP Finals in 2015.

2018 Western & Southern Open final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 64 64
More than two years removed from their most recent meeting, Djokovic etched his name in the history books with his first Cincinnati crown. The Serbian completed the full set of ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles, capturing the Career Golden Masters and his 70th tour-level trophy overall.

Djokovic was aggressive off the ground and efficient on serve throughout the final, while Federer struggled to find his rhythm, hitting 39 unforced errors, including 20 off his forehand wing. It was a breakthrough victory over Federer in Cincinnati, having lost three previous final encounters, in 2009, 2012 and 2015. The Swiss had entered the championship with a 7-1 record in Cincy finals and was seeking a 99th tour-level crown.


2016 Australian Open semi-final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 61 62 36 63
World No. 1 Djokovic moved through to his sixth Australian Open final after producing a masterful display to defeat Federer in two hours and 19 minutes.

The Serbian saved three of the four break points he faced, while breaking the Swiss five times. Incredibly, Djokovic won a higher rate of points on his second serve (66%) than Federer did on his first delivery (61%).

"I think against Roger, these first two sets have been probably the best two sets I've played against him overall I think throughout my career," said Djokovic. "I've had some moments against him in sets where I've played on a high level, but this was a different level than from before. I'm just very, very pleased that I was able to perform the way I did from the very beginning till the end."

2015 Nitto ATP World Tour Finals final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 63 64
Djokovic completed his argument for one of the greatest seasons of all time on the ATP World Tour, capping a historic campaign with a record fourth consecutive Barclays ATP World Tour Finals crown. It was déjà vu with their second meeting of the week at The O2 in London, coming on the heels of Federer's 7-5, 6-2 triumph in Group Stan Smith play.

Djokovic, who improved to 18-1 at the Final Showdown over the course of his four straight title runs, won his 11th title of 2015 and 59th overall at the tour-level.

In their previous meeting, Federer successfully controlled the baseline and found success on Djokovic's first serve - winning 49 per cent of points. But the Serb was too steady in the final and Federer's 31 unforced errors were too much to overcome. Djokovic secured a pair of breaks in the first set - in the third and ninth games - and claimed the lone break in the second set to seal the victory.

"I'm obviously very proud to have these achievements with my team," said Djokovic during the trophy ceremony. "It's been a long season, but the best of my life. Without their support and my family, I wouldn't be where I am. I'm just trying to cherish every moment at this level. As a kid growing up, you dream to be at tournaments like this and fighting for the biggest trophies in sport."

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2015 Nitto ATP World Tour Finals round robin, hard, Federer d. Djokovic 75 62
After four losses in six match-ups with the World No. 1 in 2015, six-time champion Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-2 in round-robin action at the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals. Federer’s straight-sets victory, coupled with Kei Nishikori’s three-set 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 decision over Tomas Berdych, meant he qualified for the Group Stan Smith semi-finals.

The Swiss broke their FedEx ATP Head2Head deadlock and moved ahead 22-21 with the victory. Djokovic, who tied the series with a four-set win in the 2015 US Open final, has never had more victories than Federer in their rivalry, which dates back to the ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo in 2006.

Both players looked sharp early on, especially on serve, but Federer seized the momentum, taking the opening set 7-5 in 44 minutes. He would keep rolling in the second set, totaling 19 winners and a like number of unforced errors in closing out the match in one hour and 17 minutes.

Federer won 75 per cent (27 of 36) of his first-serve points, and converted four of eight break-point opportunities. Djokovic had been riding a 23-match win streak since falling to Federer in the Cincinnati final.

2015 US Open final, hard, Djokovic d. Federer 64 57 64 64
A three-hour rain delay could not stop Djokovic from capping the 2015 Grand Slam season with his third such title of the year and 10th overall. Djokovic won his second US Open crown, overcoming Federer in four sets under the lights on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The World No. 1 Serb's 10 major titles made him the eighth player to win double digit crowns.

Djokovic was forced to battle against the Swiss second seed as well as the pro-Federer crowd that included a bevy of celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Hugh Jackman and Bradley Cooper. Under the watchful eye of Eva Asderaki-Moore, the first female chair umpire to preside over a US Open men's singles final, the World No. 1 took a tumble in the opening set. Playing on with a scraped knee and elbow, the Serb prevailed to win the opening set, snapping Federer's winning streak of 28 sets, the third-best of his career.

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Djokovic entered the match with a 13-1 record against Federer when winning the first set, while Federer was 0-3 against top-ranked players in major finals. In the end, neither trend would change. After splitting the second and third sets, the Serb secured an immediate break in the first game of the fourth set and appeared to have the match in hand after snatching a second break for 5-2. But like he has done his entire career, Federer would not go down without a fight.

The second seed got one of the breaks back with an aggressive return game, capped by a slick drop shot approach after pushing Djokovic well behind the baseline with deep forehands. Federer would consolidate for 5-4 and had a sniff at completing the stunning comeback with two break points at 15/40 to draw level. Djokovic was too clutch when it mattered most, surviving three break chances in the final game to emerge victorious and hoist his second US Open trophy and 10th at the Grand Slam stage.

Djokovic gave credit to the 34-year-old Federer, stating that "he's still improving and keeps on going." "I have tremendous respect for Roger and what his game [presents] to me and any other player," said the World No. 1, who has bagged three majors in the same season for the first time since 2011. "It's been an incredible season. Next to [the] 2011 season, probably the best of all my life," said the Serb, adding that he's enjoying it more now because he's a husband and a father. "[It] makes it even more sweeter."


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2015 Western & Southern Open final, hard, Federer d. Djokovic 76(1) 63
The top two seeds were locked at 20-20 in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series going into the final as Djokovic was bidding to win his first title in Cincinnati and complete a Career Golden Masters. The Serb had won their three previous meetings, but Federer's aggressive mentality in cruising through the main draw saw him full of confidence for Sunday's final against the World No. 1.

The Swiss won 40 per cent of return points entering the encounter and pressed for an early break immediately. Djokovic saved a trio of break points in the third game and another after a six-minute fifth game. The opener would proceed to a tie-break, where Federer would snatch an early mini-break and power through to take the first set, 7/1 in the tie-break. Federer would continue applying pressure on the Djokovic serve as the match progressed, surging to a 3-0 lead in the second set after the top seed double faulted to hand the initial break to the Swiss. He would hold serve to the finish line, striking 32 winners and seven aces in total to win his seventh ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati.

"I tried to really mix it up on his second serve and I was hoping to serve good enough myself to keep me out of trouble," Federer said during an interview with ESPN following the match. "He had that one bad game at the beginning of the second set, which made the difference in the match.

"I've seen Novak adapt to my play over the years and he's also improved a lot. His movement and his backhand and forehand are always so solid. There aren't many errors coming out of his forehand wing now. Our rivalry has definitely evolved."

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ATP Tour Season In Review: Best Rivalries
Continuing our Season In Review series, ATPTour.com revisits the fiercest rivalries of 2019. Today we feature Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer.

Once a rivalry moves past 20 or 30 matches, surely not even all-time greats Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer can recall each match in detail, such as who did what on match point and how exactly momentum shifted in each FedEx ATP Head2Head meeting.

In 2019, Djokovic and Federer added only two matches to their FedEx ATP Head2Head series (Djokovic leads 26-23). But, no doubt, those two battles will remain long in the memory of both players, such was the quality of each meeting.

Wimbledon, F, Djokovic d. Federer 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3)
Djokovic had beaten Federer in their past two Wimbledon finals (2014, 2015), and it had been four years since Federer had beaten Djokovic anywhere. But there was still plenty of reason to believe the Swiss, an eight-time Wimbledon champion, would pull off the upset.

Federer beat Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals, their first matchup at SW19 since that 2008 final, widely considered the greatest match in history, and Federer had pushed Djokovic to three sets in the 2018 Rolex Paris Masters final, which was named “Best ATP Match Of 2018” by ATPTour.com.

But Djokovic harboured loads of confidence as well, having won his fourth Wimbledon title (d. Anderson) in 2018 and his past three matches against his Swiss rival.

Federer, playing in his 12th Wimbledon final, forced the decider by serving the fourth set out during his second attempt. But Djokovic ripped back momentum in the fifth game of the deciding set, breaking for a 4-2 lead. The Serbian had been up and down during the final up to that point.

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Djokovic battled to take the first set tie-break and the lead, then all but disappeared during the second set as Federer evened the match. In the third, the Djokovic of old entered lockdown mode to again take the tie-break.

But Federer, who was steady all match, answered in the fourth, giving a capacity Centre Court crowd and the millions of fans watching on TV exactly what they wanted: a fifth set.

Djokovic served for a 5-2 lead in the fifth when the best drama of the season began. Federer broke back as a pro-Swiss crowd roared, and the two stayed on serve until 7-7, when Federer broke for a chance to serve out the match.

At 37 years and 340 days, Federer was trying to become the oldest man in the Open Era to win a Slam. He also was seeking his ninth Wimbledon title and his first major championship crown since January 2018 at the Australian Open.

Serving at 8-7, 40/15, pro-Federer fans held up their index fingers. Just one more point, and Federer would be able to celebrate more Wimbledon glory. But the Swiss couldn't handle a deep Djokovic return that made it 40/30, and Djokovic crushed a forehand pass to make it deuce before breaking and putting the final back on serve.

It had been 71 years since a Wimbledon men's singles champion had saved match points in the final, and no singles match at SW19 had ever been decided by a fifth-set tie-break. For the first time, organisers decided that a tie-break would be implemented at 12-all in the fifth set instead of making someone win by two games, like Kevin Anderson did against John Isner in the 2018 semi-finals, when he won the fifth set 26-24.

But Djokovic saved two match points, and he won the fifth-set tie-break for his fifth Wimbledon title.

By some measures, Federer outplayed the Serbian, winning 14 more points and hitting 40 more winners (94 to 54). But by the most important measure – the score – Djokovic owned their 48th FedEx ATP Head2Head meeting and had now beaten Federer in three consecutive Wimbledon finals.

Nitto ATP Finals, Group Bjorn Borg, Federer d. Djokovic 6-4, 6-3
Win and advance: Djokovic and Federer's second match of 2019 would send one of them home and propel the other one to the semi-finals of the season finale at The O2 in London. Both players had lost to Dominic Thiem earlier in the week and were 1-1 heading into the Thursday night showdown.

Djokovic was hoping to reach the semi-finals and make a push for his sixth year-end No. 1 finish in the ATP Rankings. Federer, meanwhile, was going for his second “Big Title” of the season after winning his 28th ATP Masters 1000 title in Miami (d. Isner).

The Swiss also was looking to recalibrate his rivalry with Djokovic. The Serbian had won nine of their past 11 matchups, including the Wimbledon final in July. But, before their 49th FedEx ATP Head2Head meeting, Federer batted off any suggestions that the tough loss at SW19 would affect him at The O2.

“I didn't hope I was never going to play him again,” Federer said. “Actually, it's good for me to play him again, and maybe that all helps to get a chance to get him back.

“I'm personally excited to play against Novak.”

<a href='https://www.atptour.com/en/players/roge ... iew'>Roger Federer</a> beats <a href='https://www.atptour.com/en/players/nova ... iew'>Novak Djokovic</a> for the first time since the 2015 Nitto ATP FInals on Thursday night.

The excitement showed. Federer played one of his best matches of the season, executing his aggressive game plan close to perfection and overwhelming Djokovic, who never had the upper hand.

At 1-1, the Serbian donated two double faults to start, and on break point, 0/40, Federer walloped a sitting backhand. On serve, Federer won 87 per cent (20/23) of his service points and made only one unforced error in the first set.

Djokovic saw a break point in the fourth game of the second set, but Federer saved it and broke the next game as the crowd chanted, “Let's go, Ro-ger, let's go!”

Federer broke once more to close it out. He finished with 23 winners to only five unforced errors.

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“There was a lot riding on the match. I think I served great, had great anticipation, a clear game plan and it worked to perfection tonight, and hopefully not the last time against Novak,” Federer said. “But even if it [is], it was all worth it. It was a great performance tonight from me.”

Federer would fall short of winning the season's final title, losing to Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-finals. But the Swiss had reset his rivalry with Djokovic, a promising sign for Federer and his fans heading into 2020.

Djokovic vs. Federer In 2019

Event

Surface

Round

Winner

Score

Wimbledon

Grass

F

Djokovic

7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3)

Nitto ATP Finals

Hard

Group Bjorn Borg

Federer

6-4, 6-3