Why compare Grigor Dimitrov and Rafael Nadal?

Dimitrov and Nadal have had a few encounters on the court, with Dimitrov often struggling to beat the Spanish star. However, Dimitrov has had some notable victories over Nadal, including a win at the 2017 ATP Finals.

Grigor Dimitrov

Key numbers

  • Career wins479
  • Career losses310
  • Career titles9
  • Career ATP rankingWorld No. 3
  • Career prize money$31,813,611

Top honours

  • ATP Finals champion2017
  • French Open quarterfinalist2024
  • ATP Tour title winner9
  • Highest ATP rankingWorld No. 3
  • Balkan Athlete of the Year2017
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Rafael Nadal

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Key numbers

  • Career singles titles92
  • Career singles match record1080–228
  • Highest ATP rankingNo. 1
  • Weeks ranked No. 1209
  • Consecutive wins on clay81

Top honours

  • Grand Slam Singles Titles22 titles, including a record 14 French Open titles.
  • Davis Cup5 titles (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2019) with Spain.
  • Olympic Gold MedalSingles gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
  • Olympic Gold MedalDoubles gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
  • Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award5-time winner.