Novak Djokovic vs Marin Cilic: Head-to-Head
Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic have met 23 times on the professional tour. Novak Djokovic leads 21–2, a rivalry that has run from 2008 to 2025. Most of their matches have come on hard (17 of 23), where the record is 16–1 in Novak Djokovic's favour.
They last met in October 2025 at Shanghai Masters, won by Novak Djokovic 7-6 6-4. Novak Djokovic has won the last 7 meetings in a row. Over their last five matches the split is 5–0 to Novak Djokovic. 5 of the 23 meetings have come at Grand Slams.
The rivalry at a glance
Surface splits
Every meeting
| Date | Event | Surf | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Shanghai Masters | Hard | R64 | Djokovic | 7-6 6-4 |
| Sep 2022 | Tel Aviv | Hard | F | Djokovic | 6-3 6-4 |
| Dec 2021 | Davis Cup Finals SF: CRO vs | Hard | RR | Djokovic | 6-4 6-2 |
| May 2019 | Madrid Masters | Clay | QF | Djokovic | W/O |
| Nov 2018 | Tour Finals | Hard | RR | Djokovic | 7-6(7) 6-2 |
| Oct 2018 | Paris Masters | Hard | QF | Djokovic | 4-6 6-2 6-3 |
| Aug 2018 | Cincinnati Masters | Hard | SF | Djokovic | 6-4 3-6 6-3 |
| Jun 2018 | Queen's Club | Grass | F | Cilic | 5-7 7-6(4) 6-3 |
| Oct 2016 | Paris Masters | Hard | QF | Cilic | 6-4 7-6(2) |
| Aug 2015 | US Open | Hard | SF | Djokovic | 6-0 6-1 6-2 |
| Jun 2015 | Wimbledon | Grass | QF | Djokovic | 6-4 6-4 6-4 |
| Apr 2015 | Monte Carlo Masters | Clay | QF | Djokovic | 6-0 6-3 |
| Nov 2014 | Tour Finals | Hard | RR | Djokovic | 6-1 6-1 |
| Jun 2014 | Wimbledon | Grass | QF | Djokovic | 6-1 3-6 6-7(4) 6-2 6-2 |
| May 2014 | Roland Garros | Clay | R32 | Djokovic | 6-3 6-2 6-7(2) 6-4 |
| Mar 2014 | Indian Wells Masters | Hard | R16 | Djokovic | 1-6 6-2 6-3 |
| Aug 2012 | Cincinnati Masters | Hard | QF | Djokovic | 6-3 6-2 |
| Aug 2011 | Canada Masters | Hard | R16 | Djokovic | 7-5 6-2 |
| Jul 2010 | Davis Cup WG QF: CRO vs SRB | Hard | RR | Djokovic | 6-3 6-3 6-2 |
| Oct 2009 | Beijing | Hard | F | Djokovic | 6-2 7-6(4) |
| Feb 2009 | Dubai | Hard | QF | Djokovic | 6-3 6-4 |
| Aug 2008 | US Open | Hard | R32 | Djokovic | 6-7(7) 7-5 6-4 7-6(0) |
| Mar 2008 | Dubai | Hard | R32 | Djokovic | 6-4 6-3 |
Novak Djokovic vs Marin Cilic — frequently asked
Who leads the Novak Djokovic vs Marin Cilic head-to-head?
Novak Djokovic leads 21–2 in 23 career meetings.
When did Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic last play?
Their most recent meeting was in October 2025 at Shanghai Masters, won by Novak Djokovic 7-6 6-4.
How many times have Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic played?
They have met 23 times on tour, first in 2008.
What is the Novak Djokovic vs Marin Cilic record on hard?
On hard, Novak Djokovic leads 16–1 across 17 matches.
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Head-to-head records from completed tour and Grand Slam matches in the fault.bet database, updated 18 Jul 2026. Descriptive stats only. 18+ · BeGambleAware.