The extensive rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal has resulted in 59 meetings, including all four majors, dating back to 2006. Their head-to-head tie is the highest in ATP singles history. Djokovic recently spoke about feeling intimidated by Nadal’s pre-match locker room routine during the French Open. The French Open is known to be the most challenging tournament in men’s singles tennis, with Djokovic being the only player to have beaten Nadal twice on Parisian clay. Nadal leads in meetings at the French Open, while Djokovic leads at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Of their 59 meetings, 27 were on hardcourts, with Djokovic leading, and 20-8 were on clay, with Nadal leading.
