Djokovic vs Monfils, the most unequal rivalry in history... once again
Novak Djokovic's victory over Gaël Monfils at the ATP Brisbane 2025 adds another dagger to the already heavy mental burden that the Frenchman carries against the Serbian. They have faced each other on numerous occasions since their junior days, when they were already competing in tournaments around the world, but their professional matches reveal what is now the most uneven rivalry in the history of tennis. Never has a player suffered so many defeats against someone without tasting victory: Djokovic leads 20-0, surpassing other iconic rivalries like Borg vs Gerulaitis, Federer vs Ferrer, or Federer vs Youzhny (all 17-0).
No matter how much they search, there is no rivalry in tennis history as lopsided as that between Djokovic and Monfils.
In the 20 times they have faced off, Novak has emerged victorious in all 20.
The Frenchman had 3 match points in Dubai 2020. It was the closest he came to defeating the Serbian. pic.twitter.com/KV8z5Vri3N— José Morón (@jmgmoron) January 2, 2025
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