Rodger Federer and Rafael Nadal with their own styles of playing never stopped stealing fans' hearts. They both are considered to be the most likable and greatest inspirations of all time. After the Nadal-Djokovic rivalry, Feder-Nadal is considered to be an outstanding rivalry in tennis history.
From the 2005 French Open through the 2007 US Open, they collectively won 11 straight majors. They also won 6 straight Grand Slam events twice. The title includes the 2008 French Open to the 2009 Wimbledon Championships and from the 2017 Australian Open to the 2018 French Open.
They are the only men who, between 2005 and 2010, and seven times total, including in 2017, have finished six consecutive calendar years as the top two players on the ATP Tour.
Both the astronomically immense men stepped in every French Open and Wimbledon final from 2006 to 2008. The last time when they both faced each other on the courts was in 2019 at the Wimbledon Championships.
Federer announced his retirement from professional tennis following the Laver Cup in September 2022. Nadal followed suit, announcing his retirement on October 10, 2024, after competing for Spain in the 2024 Davis Cup finals. He lost in the final singles match to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals. Nadal also participated in the exhibition 6 Kings Slam, where he faced defeats against Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal Stats
| Factor | Roger Federer | Rafael Nadal |
| Age | 43 | 38 |
| Birth Date | August 08, 1981, | June 03, 1986, |
| Nationality | Switzerland | Spain |
| Weight | 85 Kg | 85 Kg |
| Height | 6'1" | 6'1" |
| Turned Pro | 1998 | 2001 |
| Years on Tour | 23 | 21 |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand | One-Handed | Two-Handed |
| YTD W/L | 0/0 | 12/7 |
| Career W/L | 1251/275 | 1080/227 |
| YTD Titles | 0 | 0 |
| Career Titles | 103 | 92 |
| Career Prize Money | $130,594,339 | $134,946,100 |
Also Read: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Grand Slam Tally
Federer vs Nadal Head to Head: Singles
| Year | Event | Surface | Result | Winner |
| 2019 | Wimbledon | Outdoor Grass | Roger Federer | 7-6,1-6,6-3,6-4 |
| 2019 | Roland Garros | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-3,6-4,6-2 |
| 2019 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells | Outdoor Hard | Roger Federer | W/O |
| 2017 | ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai | Outdoor Hard | Roger Federer | 6-4,6-3 |
| 2017 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami | Outdoor Hard | Roger Federer | 6-3,6-4 |
| 2017 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells | Outdoor Hard | Roger Federer | 6-2,6-3 |
| 2017 | Australian Open | Outdoor Hard | Roger Federer | 6-4,3-6,6-1,3-6,6-3 |
| 2015 | Basel | Indoor Hard | Roger Federer | 6-3,5-7,6-3 |
| 2014 | Australian Open | Outdoor Hard | Rafael Nadal | 7-6,6-3,6-3 |
| 2013 | ATP Finals | Indoor Hard | Rafael Nadal | 7-5,6-3 |
| 2013 | ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati | Outdoor Hard | Rafael Nadal | 5-7,6-4,6-3 |
| 2013 | ATP Masters 1000 Rome | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-1,6-3 |
| 2013 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells | Outdoor Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-4,6-2 |
| 2012 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells | Outdoor Hard | Roger Federer | 6-3,6-4 |
| 2012 | Australian Open | Outdoor Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-7,6-2,7-6,6-4 |
| 2011 | ATP Finals | Indoor Hard | Roger Federer | 6-3,6-0 |
| 2011 | Roland Garros | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 7-5,7-6,5-7,6-1 |
| 2011 | ATP Masters 1000 Madrid | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 5-7,6-1,6-3 |
| 2011 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami | Outdoor Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-3,6-2 |
| 2010 | ATP Finals | Indoor Hard | Roger Federer | 6-3,3-6,6-1 |
| 2010 | ATP Masters 1000 Madrid | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-4,7-6 |
| 2009 | ATP Masters 1000 Madrid | Outdoor Clay | Roger Federer | 6-4,6-4 |
| 2009 | Australian Open | Outdoor Hard | Rafael Nadal | 7-5,3-6,7-6,3-6,6-2 |
| 2008 | Wimbledon | Outdoor Grass | Rafael Nadal | 6-4,6-4,6-7,6-7,9-7 |
| 2008 | Roland Garros | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-1,6-3,6-0 |
| 2008 | ATP Masters 1000 Hamburg | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 7-5,6-7,6-3 |
| 2008 | ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 7-5,7-5 |
| 2007 | Tennis Masters Cup | Indoor Hard | Roger Federer | 6-4,6-1 |
| 2007 | Wimbledon | Outdoor Grass | Roger Federer | 7-6,4-6,7-6,2-6,6-2 |
| 2007 | Roland Garros | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-3,4-6,6-3,6-4 |
| 2007 | ATP Masters 1000 Hamburg | Outdoor Clay | Roger Federer | 2-6,6-2,6-0 |
| 2007 | ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-4,6-4 |
| 2006 | Tennis Masters Cup | Indoor Hard | Roger Federer | 6-4,7-5 |
| 2006 | Wimbledon | Outdoor Grass | Roger Federer | 6-0,7-6,6-7,6-3 |
| 2006 | Roland Garros | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 1-6,6-1,6-4,7-6 |
| 2006 | ATP Masters 1000 Rome | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-7,7-6,6-4,2-6,7-6 |
| 2006 | ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-2,6-7,6-3,7-6 |
| 2006 | Dubai | Outdoor Hard | Rafael Nadal | 2-6,6-4,6-4 |
| 2005 | Roland Garros | Outdoor Clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-3,4-6,6-4,6-3 |
| 2005 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami | Outdoor Hard | Roger Federer | 2-6,6-7,7-6,6-3,6-1 |
| 2004 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami | Outdoor Hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-3,6-3 |
Federer vs Nadal Head to Head: Doubles
| Year | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score | Opponents |
| 2004 | Indian Wells Masters | Hard | Last 16 | Nadal/Robredo | 5–7, 6–4, 6–3 | Federer/Allegro |
| 2007 | Italian Open | Clay | Last 32 | Nadal/Moyá | 6–4, 7–6(7–5) | Federer/Wawrinka |
| 2011 | Indian Wells Masters | Hard | Semifinals | Federer/Wawrinka | 7–5, 6–3 | Nadal/M. López |
Federer & Nadal: As a Pair
| Year | Tournament | Surface | Winner | Score | Opponents |
| 2017 | Laver Cup | Hard | Federer/Nadal | 6–4, 1–6, [10–5] | Querrey/Sock |
Also Read: Rafael Nadal Olympic Medals
FAQs on Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal Head to Head
A. Going by their total career titles, Federer stands first with 103 wins while Nadal has 89 wins to his name
A. Nadal has a better popularity ratio than Djokovic but lesser than Federer. Federer is considered the greatest of all time and has fans from past decades to till date.
A. Rafael Nadal announced his retirement on October 10, 2024, stating that he will play his last match at the 2024 Davis Cup for Spain.
A. Rafael Nadal is called the 'King of Clay' due to his prolonged success on clay courts - particularly at the French Open. He has won 14 titles at the Slam, and holds a record of 112-3.
A. Rafael Nadal (22) has won more Grand Slam titles than Roger Federer (20), but not more than Novak Djokovic (24).
