Federer vs Nadal
Roger Federer
Swiss tennis legend, 20 Grand Slam titles
Tennis purists
VS
Rafael Nadal
22 Grand Slams, King of Clay, retired 2024
Fans who value grit and dominance
Short Answer
Federer holds 20 Grand Slam titles and is celebrated for his elegant style, while Nadal has 22 Grand Slams including a record 14 French Open titles. Nadal leads their head-to-head 24-16.
Our Verdict
Nadal has more Slams and dominates the head-to-head. Federer defined tennis elegance. Both are all-time greats.
Roger Federer6.7
8.3Rafael Nadal
Choose Roger Federer if
Tennis purists
Key Differences at a Glance
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Grand Slam Titles: Rafael Nadal wins (22 vs 20)
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French Open Titles: Rafael Nadal wins (14 vs 1)
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Wimbledon Titles: Roger Federer wins (8 vs 2)
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | Roger Federer | Rafael Nadal | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam Titles | 20 | 22 | -9% |
| French Open Titles | 1 | 14 | -93% |
| Wimbledon Titles | 8 | 2 |
Key Differences
Roger Federer
Attribute
Rafael Nadal
20
Grand Slam Titles
22🏆
1
French Open Titles
14🏆
8🏆
Wimbledon Titles
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Last updated: March 19, 2026Human reviewed
