5 similarities between the careers of Nadal and Djokovic

#2 Both Nadal and Djokovic have never lost against 70% of all opponents faced

Nadal (left) and Djokovic

Rafael Nadal has faced 281 different opponents during the course of his career, and has never lost a match against 198 of them. This accounts for a perfect record against 70% (198/281) of all opponents faced.

During the course of his career, Novak Djokovic has faced 248 different opponents, beating 174 of them without enduring a defeat. This also makes for a perfect record against 70% (174/248) of all opponents faced.

#3 Both Nadal and Djokovic have a winning record against Federer

Nadal (left) and Djokovic

During the course of their immensely successful careers, both Nadal and Djokovic have beaten Roger Federer more than any other player has. Both men also have a winning head-to-head record against the Swiss maestro.

In 40 career meetings with Federer, Nadal has beaten the 20-time Grand Slam champion on 24 occasions. Nadal leads Federer 10-4 in Grand Slam matches - a tally which includes six wins in Grand Slam finals.

Djokovic trailed Federer in their head-to-head for large swathes of the pair's rivalry before the Serb surged ahead to lead 26-23. Djokovic, who has met Federer at all four Grand Slam tournaments, leads the Swiss maestro 8-6 at Grand Slams - a tally which comprises of four Grand Slam final wins.