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A comprehensive comparison of the Big 3—Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal—detailing their career finals wins and losses across major tournament categories.
Simple stats win-loss ratios. June 2025. Grand Slam Finals, ATP Finals, ATP Masters 1000 Finals, ATP 500 Finals, ATP 250 Finals, Olympic Games Finals.
This article takes a fun and detailed look at the careers of tennis’s “Big 3” — Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. It compares how many finals each of them has played, how many they’ve won, and how many they’ve lost. But it’s not just about the trophies — every final tells a story.
Where legends faced each other
Wins and losses both matter because they show how often these legends faced each other, how consistent they were, and how long they stayed at the top of the game. Sometimes one of them beat the others in a final — like Djokovic vs Federer at Wimbledon, or Nadal vs Djokovic at Roland Garros. Other times, they lost to rising stars. All of it helps paint the full picture of their incredible rivalries and individual journeys.
Whether you’re a tennis expert or totally new to the sport, this comparison helps you understand why these three players are considered the greatest of all time.
Career Finals Overview
| Player | Total Finals | Titles Won | Finals Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 143 | 100 | 43 |
| Roger Federer | 157 | 103 | 54 |
| Rafael Nadal | 131 | 92 | 39 |
Highest ATP ranking point totals ever achieved by each of the Big Three:
| Player | Highest Points Total | Date / Year achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 16,950 points | June 6, 2016 |
| Roger Federer | 15,903 points | November 20, 2006 |
| Rafael Nadal | 15,390 points | April 20, 2009 |
Highest ATP ranking points total ever achieved
Novak Djokovic, This remains the all-time ATP record under the current ranking system.
Finals by Tournament Category
Grand Slam Finals
| Player | Finals Played | Titles Won | Finals Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 37 | 24 | 13 |
| Roger Federer | 31 | 20 | 11 |
| Rafael Nadal | 30 | 22 | 8 |
The Grand Slam tournaments are the four most important tennis events of the year. They are:
- Australian Open: Played in Melbourne, Australia.
- French Open (Roland Garros): Played in Paris, France.
- Wimbledon: Played in London, United Kingdom.
- US Open: Played in New York City, United States.
ATP Finals (Year-End Championships)
| Player | Finals Played | Titles Won | Finals Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Roger Federer | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Rafael Nadal | 2 | 0 | 2 |
ATP Masters 1000 Finals
| Player | Finals Played | Titles Won | Finals Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 59 | 40 | 19 |
| Roger Federer | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Rafael Nadal | 53 | 36 | 17 |
The ATP Tour Masters 1000 tournaments are a series of nine prestigious events on the professional tennis circuit. They are considered the most important tournaments outside of the four Grand Slams.
- Indian Wells Open (United States)
- Miami Open (United States)
- Monte-Carlo Masters (France)
- Madrid Open (Spain)
- Italian Open (Italy)
- Canadian Open (Canada – alternates yearly between Montreal and Toronto)
- Cincinnati Open (United States)
- Shanghai Masters (China)
- Paris Masters (France)
Who has won the most ATP 1000 titles?
Novak Djokovic
ATP 500 Finals
| Player | Finals Played | Titles Won | Finals Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 18 | 15 | 3 |
| Roger Federer | 31 | 24 | 7 |
| Rafael Nadal | 29 | 23 | 6 |
The ATP Tour 500 series consists of 13 tournaments played throughout the year at various locations. Here are their names and host cities:
- Dallas Open (Dallas, United States)
- Rotterdam Open (Rotterdam, Netherlands)
- Qatar Open (Doha, Qatar)
- Rio Open (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
- Dubai Tennis Championships (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
- Mexican Open (Acapulco, Mexico)
- Barcelona Open (Barcelona, Spain)
- Bavarian International Tennis Championships (Munich, Germany)
- Queen’s Club Championships (London, United Kingdom)
- Halle Open (Halle, Germany)
- Hamburg European Open (Hamburg, Germany)
- Washington Open (Washington, D.C., United States)
- China Open (Beijing, China)
- Japan Open (Tokyo, Japan)
- Vienna Open (Vienna, Austria)
- Swiss Indoors (Basel, Switzerland)
Who has won the most ATP 500 titles?
Roger Federer
ATP 250 Finals
| Player | Finals Played | Titles Won | Finals Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| Roger Federer | 34 | 25 | 9 |
| Rafael Nadal | 16 | 10 | 6 |
Here are some of the active ATP 250 tournaments and their typical locations.
- Adelaide International (Adelaide, Australia)
- Hong Kong Open (Hong Kong)
- Brisbane International (Brisbane, Australia)
- ASB Classic (Auckland, New Zealand)
- Open Sud de France (Montpellier, France)
- Open 13 Provence (Marseille, France)
- Delray Beach Open (Delray Beach, United States)
- Argentina Open (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
- Chile Open (Santiago, Chile)
- U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships (Houston, United States)
- Grand Prix Hassan II (Marrakech, Morocco)
- Romanian Open (Bucharest, Romania)
- Geneva Open (Geneva, Switzerland)
- Stuttgart Open (Stuttgart, Germany)
- Libema Open (‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands)
- Mallorca Championships (Mallorca, Spain)
- Eastbourne International (Eastbourne, United Kingdom)
- Los Cabos Open (Los Cabos, Mexico)
- Nordea Open (Båstad, Sweden)
- Swiss Open Gstaad (Gstaad, Switzerland)
- Croatia Open Umag (Umag, Croatia)
- Generali Open Kitzbühel (Kitzbühel, Austria)
- Winston-Salem Open (Winston-Salem, United States)
- Chengdu Open (Chengdu, China)
- Hangzhou Open (Hangzhou, China)
- Almaty Open (Almaty, Kazakhstan)
- European Open (Antwerp, Belgium)
- Stockholm Open (Stockholm, Sweden)
- Moselle Open (Metz, France)
- Belgrade Open (Belgrade, Serbia)
Who has won the most ATP 250 titles?
Roger Federer
Olympic Games Finals
| Player | Finals Played | Titles Won | Finals Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Roger Federer | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rafael Nadal | 1 | 1 | 0 |
ATP-career figures for weeks ranked No. 1
| Player | Total weeks as ATP No. 1 |
|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 428 weeks (Wikipedia) |
| Roger Federer | 310 weeks (ATP Tour) |
| Rafael Nadal | 209 weeks (Wikipedia) |
longest consecutive runs at ATP World No. 1
| Player | Longest consecutive weeks at No. 1 | Span of that run |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Federer | 237 weeks | From 2 February 2004 until 18 August 2008 (Tennis365) |
| Novak Djokovic | 122 weeks | From July 2014 to November 2016 (ATP Tour) |
| Rafael Nadal | 56 weeks | From 18 August 2010 to 7 August 2011 (Tennis.com) |
longest consecutive runs VS weeks ranked No. 1
Total weeks at No. 1 means all weeks combined across a career, while longest consecutive run means the biggest single stretch in a row without losing No. 1.
Greatest Of All Time debate
In essence, the remarkable statistics of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal in major finals don’t just highlight individual brilliance; they paint a vivid picture of a golden era in tennis. Their relentless pursuit of greatness, often against each other, has not only rewritten record books but has also propelled the sport to unprecedented heights of excitement and popularity. While the “Greatest Of All Time” debate will likely continue to spark passionate discussions, these numbers undeniably affirm their collective legacy as three of the most dominant and compelling athletes ever to grace a tennis court.
Ultimately, whether you’re a fan of Djokovic, Federer, or Nadal, it’s their combined excellence and mutual respect that truly elevate the sport. Appreciating each of their unique contributions only enriches the incredible story of this era.
Additionally
Most Successful Players in ATP History
| Player name | Titles Won | |||
| Jimmy Connors | 109 | |||
| Roger Federer | 103 | |||
| Novak Djokovic | 100 | |||
| Ivan Lendl | 94 | |||
| Rafael Nadal | 92 | |||
| John McEnroe | 77 | |||
| Rod Laver | 72 | |||
| Bjorn Borg | 66 | |||
| Ilie Nastase | 66 | |||
| Pete Sampras | 64 |
Surface Finals Record
| Surface | Djokovic | Federer | Nadal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard | ~66 finals / 51 titles | ~84 finals / 71 titles | ~46 finals / 25 titles |
| Clay | ~34 finals / 20 titles | ~31 finals / 11 titles | ~70 finals / 63 titles |
| Grass | ~13 finals / 8 titles | ~22 finals / 19 titles | ~15 finals / 4 titles |
No. 1 Rankings Comparison
| Category | Djokovic | Federer | Nadal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Weeks at No. 1 | 428 | 310 | 209 |
| Longest Consecutive Run | 122 weeks | 237 weeks | 56 weeks |
| First to Last Week Span | ~13 years | ~14 years | ~11 years |
| Stints at No. 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
Big Three Finals & Rankings Comparison
| Category | Djokovic | Federer | Nadal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Finals (ATP) | 143 (100–43) | 157 (103–54) | 131 (92–39) |
| Grand Slam Finals | 37 (24–13) | 31 (20–11) | 30 (22–8) |
| Masters 1000 Finals | 60 (40–20) | 50 (28–22) | 53 (36–17) |
| ATP Finals (Year-end) | 9 (7–2) | 10 (6–4) | 2 (0–2) |
| ATP 500 Finals | 18 (15–3) | 31 (24–7) | 29 (23–6) |
| ATP 250 Finals | 18 (13–5) | 34 (25–9) | 16 (10–6) |
| Olympics Finals | 1 (1–0) | 1 (0–1) | 1 (1–0) |
| Win % in Finals | 70% | 66% | 70% |
Grand Slam Matches Played by the Big Three
| Player | Australian Open | French Open | Wimbledon | US Open | Total Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 85 | 101 | 102 | 95 | 383 |
| Roger Federer | 81 | 68 | 105 | 86 | 340 |
| Rafael Nadal | 73 | 112 | 70 | 65 | 320 |
career earnings from ATP prize money for the Big Three
| Player | Career Prize Money (USD) |
|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | $190,194,053 |
| Roger Federer | $130,594,339 |
| Rafael Nadal | $134,946,100 |
Career Prize Money by Tournament Type
| Player | Grand Slam Earnings | Masters 1000 Earnings | ATP Finals Earnings | ATP 500 & 250 Earnings | Total Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | $85,000,000 | $55,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $35,000,000 | $190,194,053 |
| Roger Federer | $70,000,000 | $45,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $25,000,000 | $130,594,339 |
| Rafael Nadal | $70,000,000 | $40,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $14,946,100 | $134,946,100 |
Note: These figures are estimates based on available data and may not account for all earnings, especially from doubles matches or exhibition events.
Net Worth Comparison
| Player | Estimated Net Worth |
|---|---|
| Roger Federer | $1.3 billion |
| Novak Djokovic | $240 million |
| Rafael Nadal | $220 million |
Highest-Earning Single Tournament (Career Prize Money)
| Player | Tournament | Approx. Earnings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | Australian Open | ~$35–36 million | He holds the record for most Australian Open titles (10+), which drives his earnings. |
| Roger Federer | Wimbledon | ~$26–27 million | Federer won 8 Wimbledon titles, the most in his career at a single Slam. |
| Rafael Nadal | French Open | ~$42–43 million | Nadal’s dominance on clay, including 14+ French Open titles, makes this his biggest money-maker. |
Summary – What Fans Love
- Federer: Elegance and grace.
- Nadal: Passion, determination, and fighting spirit.
- Djokovic: Mental toughness, flexibility, and drama.
Tennis Love-O-Meter
| Player | Grit & Passion | Obsession & Grind | Elegance & Joy | Overall Love |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Nadal | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | 🔥 Hardcore love for every point |
| Novak Djokovic | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | 🧠 Loves the game like chess + street fight |
| Roger Federer | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | 🎩 Loves tennis like art & joy |
references
- ATP Rankings – https://www.atptour.com/en/rankings/singles
- Australian Open – https://ausopen.com/
- Roland Garros – https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/
- Wimbledon – https://www.wimbledon.com/index.html
- US Open – https://www.usopen.org/index.html
Yo, Djokovic? Homeboy’s still hittin’ the courts, no cap. He ain’t done yet — he’s grindin’ through Slams, Masters, and all that ATP hustle. Federer’s chillin’ retired, Nadal’s hung up his kicks too, but Novak? He’s still in the game, stackin’ titles, addin’ weeks at No. 1, and cashin’ those checks.