Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic:
Head-to-Head, Rivalry, Stats

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are tied 5–5 across 10 tour-level meetings. The most recent encounter came at the Australian Open final on 1 February 2026, where Alcaraz rallied to beat Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Alcaraz holds the edge in finals, leading 3–2 overall, while their matches have been decisive at the biggest events, including Grand Slam finals and Olympic gold-medal contention.

Their first meeting occurred at the 2022 Mutua Madrid Open semifinal on 7 May 2022, a tight three-set victory for Alcaraz, 6-7(5), 7-5, 7-6(5). Notable matches include two Wimbledon finals won by Alcaraz (2023 five-set and 2024 straight sets) and Djokovic’s landmark victories in the 2024 Paris Olympic final on clay and the 2023 Cincinnati Masters final. Alcaraz defeated Djokovic at the 2025 U.S. Open semifinal, illustrating their rivalry across late-stage major rounds.

Surface and event splits show clear patterns: Alcaraz is 2–0 on grass, Djokovic leads 2–1 on clay, their hard-court meetings are even at 2–2, and Djokovic holds the only indoor hard win. By tournament category, they are 1–1 in Masters meetings and Alcaraz leads 4–2 in ATP 500 level matches. Overall, the rivalry is closely balanced with pivotal outcomes concentrated in finals and major events.