Ivan Lendl def. Russell Simpson
6-1 6-4
Ivan Lendl defeated Russell Simpson 6-1 6-4 in the 1980 Memphis round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ivan Lendl | Russell Simpson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | NZL |
| Birth date | Mar 7, 1960 | Feb 22, 1954 |
| Age | 19 | 26 |
| Height | 188 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 24 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,866 | 1,613 |
| Current career W-L | 1,045–227 | 131–195 |
| Current career earnings | $21,262,417 | $326,467 |
Path
Ivan Lendl's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Ivan Lendl's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | 2-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 29, 1980 | R16 |
Russell Simpson's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fritz Buehning | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 27, 1980 | R64 |