A certified G.O.A.T. of tennis and the other, perhaps one in the making. The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz is the raging topic of interest among fans today. The youthful energy and excitement that Alcaraz brings to the court perfectly contrasts Djokovic’s solidity and tactical experience. This has led to fireworks whenever they have faced each other. It is also only fitting that they are among the top-ranked players currently.
Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz Head to Head Record
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz share a Head-to-Head record of 4-3, as of late 2024. This includes three matches on clay, two on grass, and two on hard courts. Djokovic has a 2-1 record on clay against the Spaniard. While Alcaraz won both encounters on grass, Djokovic won the two meetings on hard courts.
In Grand Slams, Djokovic and Alcaraz have met thrice and Carlos leads 2-1. Their first meeting at a major came at the 2023 French Open semi-final where Djokovic prevailed in four sets with a score of 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1. Alcaraz won their second Slam meeting at the 2023 Wimbledon final in an all-time classic. The five-set match lasted for four hours and 42 minutes and finished 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in the Spaniard’s favor. This was notably the only Grand Slam loss for Djokovic in 2023. At the Wimbledon 2024 final, Alcaraz won 6-2 6-2 7-6.
The first meeting between Djokovic and Alcaraz was a tight battle at the 2022 ATP Madrid Masters 1000 event. Alcaraz came out on top in the semi-final with a score of 6-7, 7-5, 7-6. The latest meeting between the players was yet another close affair. This time Djokovic reigned supreme at the 2023 ATP Cincinnati Masters 1000 in the final and the scoreline read 5-7, 7-6, 7-6.
The pair met for the 5th time during the semi-finals of the 2023 Nitto ATP Finals. In this encounter, Djokovic reigned supreme against the Spaniard Alcaraz and registered an emphatic win in straight sets (6-3, 6-2).
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Result |
| 2024 | Paris Olympics | Outdoor Clay | Final | Novak Djokovic | 7-6 7-6 |
| 2024 | Wimbledon | Outdoor Grass | Final | Carlos Alcaraz | 6-2 6-2 7-6 |
| 2023 | Nitto ATP Finals | Indoor Hard | Semi-final | Novak Djokovic | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2023 | ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati, U.S.A. | Outdoor Hard | Final | Novak Djokovic | 5-7, 7-6, 7-6 |
| 2023 | Wimbledon, Great Britain | Outdoor Grass | Final | Carlos Alcaraz | 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 |
| 2023 | Roland Garros, France | Outdoor Clay | Semi-final | Novak Djokovic | 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 |
| 2022 | ATP Masters 1000 Madrid, Spain | Outdoor Clay | Semi-final | Carlos Alcaraz | 6-7, 7-5, 7-6 |
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Djokovic vs Alcaraz Stats
| Factor | Novak Djokovic | Carlos Alcaraz |
| Age | 37 | 21 |
| Birth Date | May 22, 1987 | May 5, 2003 |
| Nationality | Serbia | Spain |
| Weight | 170 lbs (77 kg) | 163 lbs (74 kg) |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Turned Pro | 2003 | 2018 |
| Years on Tour | 21 | 6 |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand | Two-Handed | Two-handed |
| ATP Ranking | 4 | 3 |
| YTD 2023 W/L | 56/7 | 65/12 |
| Career W/L | 1118/221 | 194/52 |
| YTD 2023 Titles | 7 | 6 |
| Career Titles | 99 | 15 |
| Career Prize Money | $184,480,269 | $35,181,805 |
*last updated in July 2024.
FAQs on Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Head to Head
A. Novak Djokovic has defeated Carlos Alcaraz four times in seven matches. At Grand Slams, their head-to-head record stands at 2-1 to Alcaraz.
A. Rafael Nadal has defeated Novak Djokovic the most number of times with 29 wins in 59 head-to-head meetings till date.
A. Carlos Alcaraz has won four Grand Slam titles till date - the 2022 US Open, the 2023 Wimbledon, 2024 French Open and 2024 Wimbledon.
A. Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles including 10 Australian Open titles, three French Open titles, seven Wimbledon titles and four US Open titles.
A. The Serbian, Djokovic, has 10 Australian Open titles to his name, which is the most.
