Jannik Sinner leads Novak Djokovic 8–6 in their head-to-head meetings, including official matches, Six Kings Slam and exhibition encounters.
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner have built one of the most compelling rivalries in modern tennis, with Grand Slam clashes, ATP Finals battles and several matches decided by fine margins.
Their latest meeting came at the Australian Open 2026, where Djokovic won a five-set thriller after 4 hours and 12 minutes of play.
Overall Head-to-Head Record
| Player | Wins |
|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | 8 |
| Novak Djokovic | 6 |
Rivalry Summary
The Djokovic vs Sinner rivalry has evolved rapidly in recent years, with Sinner taking control of the head-to-head thanks to strong performances on hard courts.
Djokovic, however, has maintained an edge on grass and remains extremely dangerous in Grand Slam matches, especially in longer formats.
Latest Match
Australian Open 2026
Winner: Novak Djokovic
Score: 3-2
Duration: 4h 12m
Djokovic survived one of the toughest matches of the rivalry, saving break points consistently and managing the biggest moments better in the deciding stages.
Key Match Statistics (Australian Open 2026)
| Statistic | Djokovic | Sinner |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 12 | 26 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| 1st serve % | 70% | 75% |
| Break points saved | 16/18 | 5/8 |
| Winners | 46 | 72 |
| Total points won | 48% | 52% |
Although Sinner won more total points, Djokovic was more efficient under pressure, especially on break points and in the closing stages of the match.
Grand Slam Meetings
- Australian Open 2026: Djokovic won 3-2
- Australian Open 2024: Sinner won 3-1
- Wimbledon 2025: Sinner won 3-0
- Roland Garros 2025: Sinner won 3-0
- Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic won 3-0
- Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic won 3-2
Surface Record
| Surface | Sinner | Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| Hard | 6 | 3 |
| Clay | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 1 | 2 |
Who Has the Edge?
Jannik Sinner currently holds the overall advantage in the rivalry, leading 8–6 and dominating recent hard court encounters.
However, Novak Djokovic has proven to be more effective in high-pressure situations and on grass courts, making this matchup highly competitive across all surfaces.
Rivalry Trends
- Sinner has gained the upper hand in recent seasons, especially on hard courts.
- Djokovic has remained dangerous in longer matches and high-pressure Grand Slam moments.
- Several meetings have featured tight sets, tie-breaks and momentum swings.
- The rivalry includes major matches across Grand Slams, ATP Finals, Masters events and special competitions.
Complete Match List
| Date | Tournament | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | 3-2 |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Six Kings Slam | Jannik Sinner | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Wimbledon | Jannik Sinner | 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Roland Garros | Jannik Sinner | 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | Six Kings Slam | Jannik Sinner | 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 |
| 13 Oct 2024 | Shanghai Masters | Jannik Sinner | 7-6, 6-3 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | Australian Open | Jannik Sinner | 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Davis Cup | Jannik Sinner | 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 |
| 19 Nov 2023 | ATP Finals | Novak Djokovic | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 14 Nov 2023 | ATP Finals | Jannik Sinner | 7-5, 6-7, 7-6 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | Wimbledon | Novak Djokovic | 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 |
| 05 Jul 2022 | Wimbledon | Novak Djokovic | 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 |
| 14 Apr 2021 | Monte Carlo Masters | Novak Djokovic | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 29 Jan 2021 | A Day at the Drive (Exhibition) | Novak Djokovic | 6-3 |
Note: This head-to-head record includes all 14 matches from the dataset, including both Six Kings Slam matches and the A Day at the Drive exhibition match.
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Jannik Sinner currently leads the head-to-head record 8-6 against Novak Djokovic across 14 total matches. Sinner has dominated recent hard court encounters, while Djokovic remains extremely dangerous in longer Grand Slam formats and on grass.
Their most recent meeting was an epic battle at the Australian Open 2026. Novak Djokovic won the five-set thriller 3-2 after a gruelling 4 hours and 12 minutes of play, proving his efficiency under pressure.
Novak Djokovic leads the rivalry on grass 2-1. Djokovic won their Wimbledon encounters in 2022 and 2023, while Sinner claimed his first grass-court victory over Djokovic at Wimbledon in 2025.