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  1. Federer–Nadal rivalry - Wikipedia

    • The tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is considered one of the greatest in the history of the sport. Federer and Nadal played each other 40 times, with Nadal leading 24–16 overall, including 14–10 in finals. Of their 40 matches, 20 were on hard court, 16 on clay, and 4 on grass. Nadal leads on clay (14–2), while Federer leads on grass (3–1) and h… See more

    History

    Federer and Nadal played their first match in March 2004 at the third round of the Miami Masters. Nadal, only 17 … See more

    List of all head-to-head matches

    ATP, Davis Cup, and Grand Slam main draw results included.
    Federer 16 – Nadal 24
    Federer—Nadal (1–2)
    As a pair (1–1)
    Federer—… See more

    Analysis

    The rivalry between Federer and Nadal has been a huge part of both men's careers. Their Grand Slam tournament histories are of particular interest, especially their all-time record of nine finals encounters. This includes pl… See more

    Relationship and competitive dynamic

    Both Federer and Nadal's personal and professional relationship is good-natured and gracious. Though they are both highly competitive, they maintain a healthy regard for each other and have had virtually no source of p… See more

    Federer–Nadal era

    Held as Hamburg Masters (outdoor clay) until 2008, Madrid Masters (outdoor clay) 2009 – present. Held as Stuttgart Masters (indoor hard) until 2001, Madrid Masters (indoor hard) from 2002 to 2008, and Shanghai … See more

    Records

    Grand Slam tournaments (since 1877)
    • Most Grand Slam finals played against each other in tennis history (shared with Djokovic–Nadal) – 9 (2009 and 2017 Australian Open, 2006–2008 and 2011 French Op… See more

    Miscellaneous

    • Their 2008 Wimbledon men's singles final match is generally considered as the greatest match in tennis history.
    • From 2004 to 2007, Federer won 315 of the 339 matches he played (315–24 record, 92.9% matches w… See more