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 a topic of interest among the fans. The youthful energy and excitement that Alcaraz brings to the court perfectly contrasts with 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, as of August 2025.
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Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz Head-to-Head Record
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz share a Head-to-Head record of 5-3, as of August 2025 (via ATP). This includes three matches on clay, two on grass, and three 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 Alcaraz 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. Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the quarterfinal of the 2025 Australian Open, as per ATP.
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, as per ATP.
The pair met for the fifth 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 |
| 2025 | Australian Open | Outdoor Hard | Quarterfinals | Novak Djokovic | 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 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 | 38 | 22 |
| 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 | 22 | 7 |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand | Two-Handed | Two-handed |
| ATP Ranking | 7 | 2 |
| Career W/L | 1150/231 | 263/62 |
| Career Titles | 100 | 22 |
| Career Prize Money | $188,934,053 | $48,486,628 |
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FAQs on Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz
A. Novak Djokovic has defeated Carlos Alcaraz five times in eight matches as of August 2025. At Grand Slams, their head-to-head record stands at 2-2.
A. Rafael Nadal has defeated Novak Djokovic the most number of times with 29 wins in 60 head-to-head meetings to date.
A. Carlos Alcaraz has won five Grand Slam titles as of August 2025.
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.
