Djokovic vs Nadal
VS
Rafael Nadal
22 Grand Slams, King of Clay, retired 2024
Clay court dominance and fighting spirit
Short Answer
Novak Djokovic has 24 Grand Slam titles — the most in history. Rafael Nadal has 22 Grand Slams including a record 14 French Open titles. Djokovic leads the head-to-head 30-29. Both have surpassed Federer's 20 Slams.
Our Verdict
Djokovic leads in total Slams (24 vs 22) and the head-to-head. Nadal owns the French Open like no player in history. Djokovic is the statistical GOAT; Nadal is the clay GOAT.
Novak Djokovic8.3
6.7Rafael Nadal
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Key Differences at a Glance
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Grand Slam Titles: Novak Djokovic wins (24 vs 22)
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French Open Titles: Rafael Nadal wins (14 vs 3)
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Head-to-Head: Novak Djokovic wins (30 vs 29)
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | Novak Djokovic | Rafael Nadal | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam Titles | 24 | 22 | +9% |
| French Open Titles | 3 | 14 | -79% |
| Weeks at World #1 | 428 |
Key Differences
Novak Djokovic
Attribute
Rafael Nadal
24🏆
Grand Slam Titles
22
3
French Open Titles
14🏆
30🏆
Head-to-Head
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Last updated: March 19, 2026Human reviewed
