Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: Who is the GOAT?
Novak Djokovic
Serbia
Rafael Nadal
Spain
🎾 Tennis • Career Comparison
The Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal GOAT debate is one of the most iconic in tennis history. Compare their complete career stats, championships, individual awards, and head-to-head records side by side. Who leads in more categories? Who had the better peak? Cast your vote and settle the tennis GOAT debate once and for all.
Compare Players
Novak Djokovic
Serbia
Rafael Nadal
Spain
Head-to-Head Score
Djokovic
17
Ties
1
Nadal
6
Out of 24 statistical categories
Why They're GOATs
Why
Djokovic is a GOAT
- 🏆24x Grand Slam Champion
- 🎾99 career titles
- 👑428 weeks at World #1
- 📈83.9% career win rate
- 🥇40x Masters champion
Why
Nadal is a GOAT
- 🏆22x Grand Slam Champion
- 🎾92 career titles
- 👑209 weeks at World #1
- 📈83.0% career win rate
- 🥇36x Masters champion
Skills Comparison
Career Peak Season
Best Titles Won in a single season
Djokovic
11
2015
Nadal
11
2005
Detailed Statistics
Grand Slam Titles
Other Titles
Surface Titles
Rankings
Serve Stats
Return Stats
Win Record
Longevity & Earnings
Titles Won Over Time
Comparing players by career season (Year 1 = rookie season)
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The GOAT Verdict
In the Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal GOAT debate, the numbers tell a compelling story. Across 24 statistical categories, Novak Djokovic leads in 17 categories while Rafael Nadal leads in 6, with 1 tied.
Looking at peak performance in Titles Won, Novak Djokovic reached 11 in 2015, while Rafael Nadal hit 11 in 2005.
Ultimately, the tennis GOAT debate between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal comes down to what you value most: raw statistics, championships, longevity, or peak dominance. Cast your vote above and see how the community weighs in on this legendary tennis rivalry.
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