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Mark Kaplan

RSA Age 58 185 cm / 6'1" Plays: Right-Handed ATP Tour years active: 1988–1994

Mark Kaplan represented South Africa on the ATP Tour and reached a career-high ranking of No. 117. In TennisDB's records, Mark Kaplan finished with a career record of 11–21 and no singles titles.

Peak singles rank
117 (Jun 25, 1990)
Elo peak
1579 (27th percentile)
Singles record
11–21 (34.4%)
Singles titles
0
Prize money
$189,570

Records cover recorded main-draw singles results in TennisDB's ATP event archive, including credited walkovers; qualifying is shown separately below.

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ATP Matches full match log →

Mark Kaplan's recent, live, and scheduled ATP matches
OpponentScoreResultH2HMatch DataDateRoundTournamentCategorySurface
Byron Black #87 4-6 1-4 L H2H Match data Jul 9, 1994* QF Newport ATP 250 Grass
Jamie Morgan #62 6-4 6-3 W H2H Match data Jul 8, 1994* R16 Newport ATP 250 Grass
Kenny Thorne #188 7-6(6) 4-6 6-3 W H2H Match data Jul 7, 1994* R32 Newport ATP 250 Grass
Petr Korda #9 6-7(2) 2-6 L H2H Match data Aug 20, 1993* R16 New Haven ATP 500 Hard
Chris Pridham #131 6-3 6-3 W H2H Match data Aug 19, 1993* R32 New Haven ATP 500 Hard

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Mark Kaplan's most-played ATP rivals
OpponentWLMLast PlayedH2H
Jonas Svensson 0 2 2 Jan 20, 1993 H2H
Dan Goldie 2 0 2 Aug 14, 1991 H2H
Chris Garner 1 1 2 May 2, 1991 H2H
Byron Black 0 1 1 Jul 9, 1994 H2H
Jamie Morgan 1 0 1 Jul 8, 1994 H2H

Career Results

Mark Kaplan career results by season
SeasonAgeWLMWin %Start RankEnd Rank
1988200110.0%575716
19892112333.3%720168
199022591435.7%198180
19912314520.0%179269
19932524633.3%528211
19942621366.7%211236
Career11213234.4%

Career Results by Surface

Mark Kaplan career results by season and surface
SeasonAge HardClayGrassTotal
WLMWin %WLMWin %WLMWin % WLMWin %
198820 0110.0% 0110.0%
198921 0110.0%11250.0% 12333.3%
199022 0440.0%42666.7%13425.0% 591435.7%
199123 13425.0%0110.0% 14520.0%
199325 24633.3% 24633.3%
199426 21366.7% 21366.7%
Career3121520.0%551050.0%34742.9%11213234.4%

Career Results by Opponent Rank

Mark Kaplan career results by season and opponent rank
SeasonAge 1-1011-3031-100100+Total
WLMWin %WLMWin %WLMWin %WLMWin % WLMWin %
198820 0000000110.0% 0110.0%
198921 000110.0%0011250.0% 12333.3%
199022 000220.0%22450.0%35837.5% 591435.7%
199123 000110.0%0110.0%12333.3% 14520.0%
199325 0110.0%000220.0%21366.7% 24633.3%
199426 000011250.0%101100.0% 21366.7%
Career 0110.0%0440.0%36933.3%8101844.4% 11213234.4%

Performance Stats

Mark Kaplan performance statistics by season
SeasonAgeSampleAces/MDFs/M1st Sv%1st Sv Pts%2nd Sv Pts%BP Saved%BP Conv%Svc Pts%Ret Pts%
199123 4/5 2.3 3.8 47.1% 68.5% 53.5% 50.7% 27.1% 60.5% 33.7%
199325 6/6 2.2 1.3 64.5% 70.1% 46.6% 38.9% 46.2% 61.6% 36.0%
199426 2/3 3.0 2.0 53.7% 72.9% 54.6% 80.0% 30.0% 64.2% 28.7%
Career 12/32 2.3 2.3 56.9% 70.0% 50.2% 49.7% 37.1% 61.7% 34.0%

Detailed serve and return statistics available for 12/32 (37.5%) of Mark Kaplan's ATP main draw matches.

Advanced Stats

Mark Kaplan advanced statistics by season
Season Age Elo P+ Serve+ Return+ PD TPW% Hard Elo Clay Elo Grass Elo Set Win % Set Margin Dec. Set Tiebreak Pressure+ Schedule
1988 20 1482 90.4 0.0% -5.50 +0.20
1989 21 1478 102.5 37.5% -1.25 1–1 0–1 +0.18
1990 22 1484 103.1 0 +78 +67 36.4% -1.12 1–1 0–1 +0.06
1991 23 1461 106.2 -0.88 -2.66 0.853 47.7% +13 27.3% -1.46 1–0 1–0 +0.33
1993 25 1475 113.8 +0.61 -0.04 0.937 48.1% +9 30.8% -1.00 0–2 +0.21
1994 26 1506 102.9 -0.42 -1.95 0.800 46.5% +84 57.1% +0.29 1–0 1–0 +0.32
Career 1579 106.8 -0.06 -1.23 0.887 47.7% +8 +78 +74 35.1% -1.15 4–2 (67%) 2–4 (33%) 102.6 +4.06

Tournament Results by Category

Grand Slams

Mark Kaplan Grand Slams results by season
SeasonAge AOWUSO W-L
Win %
199022 R128R128 0–2 (0%)
199123 R128 0–1 (0%)
199325 R128 0–1 (0%)
W-L 0–2
(0%)
0–1
(0%)
0–1
(0%)
0–4
(0%)

Masters 1000

Mark Kaplan Masters 1000 results by season
SeasonAge CAN W-L
Win %
199325 R64 0–1 (0%)
W-L 0–1
(0%)
0–1
(0%)

ATP 500

Mark Kaplan ATP 500 results by season
SeasonAge U.SWASNEW W-L
Win %
199022 R64R64 0–2 (0%)
199123 R32 1–1 (50%)
199325 R64R16 2–2 (50%)
W-L 0–1
(0%)
0–2
(0%)
3–2
(60%)
3–5
(38%)

ATP 250

Mark Kaplan ATP 250 results by season
SeasonAge GENNWPQUEKIALOSSOUTAMU.S W-L
Win %
198820 R64 0–1 (0%)
198921 R32R32 1–2 (33%)
199022 R32R32R32FR32 5–5 (50%)
199123 R32R32 0–2 (0%)
199426 QF 2–1 (67%)
W-L 0–1
(0%)
2–2
(50%)
1–1
(50%)
4–1
(80%)
0–2
(0%)
0–1
(0%)
0–1
(0%)
1–2
(33%)
8–11
(42%)

Results show the best round reached per tournament and season.

ATP Ranking History full ranking history →

Career high
117
Career-high date
Jun 25, 1990
First Top 100
First Top 50
First Top 20
First Top 10

Ranking History Matrix

Mark Kaplan ranking history by month and season
SeasonAgeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
198517660
198618655650656654644639635656668669673870
198719870875866888890903888610602610613575
198820573579590589591603568629653655662716
198921719718725733737730345302304314170168
199022185174177171124117139157158159180180
199123185188184196373381353276301289280269
199224282282285287297329352523531601579528
199325532474413416421394369270256209207211
199426219235226215161171155181186227223236
19952723222825726541641092910401065118512151275
1996281275

Similar Players

Other ATP players with comparable peak level, era, career record, and career scale.

Mark Kaplan's most statistically similar ATP players
Player Country Peak Rank Peak Elo Grand Slams Titles M W L Win % Years Match Log
Sergio Cortes CHI 114 1,576 0 0 34 13 21 38.2% 1988–1996 Match log
David Engel SWE 114 1,597 0 0 72 24 48 33.3% 1985–1995 Match log
Chris Garner USA 120 1,618 0 0 62 23 39 37.1% 1988–1994 Match log
Chris Bailey GBR 126 1,575 0 0 47 16 31 34.0% 1987–1994 Match log
Martin Stringari ARG 125 1,538 0 0 18 6 12 33.3% 1988–1994 Match log
Xavier Daufresne BEL 109 1,600 0 0 40 13 27 32.5% 1988–1995 Match log
Miguel Nido PUR 120 1,579 0 0 37 15 22 40.5% 1988–1990 Match log
Roberto Jabali BRA 130 1,581 0 0 34 12 22 35.3% 1988–1998 Match log
Wojtek Kowalski POL 109 1,527 0 0 19 6 13 31.6% 1988–1996 Match log
Dirk Dier GER 118 1,514 0 0 24 6 18 25.0% 1988–1998 Match log
Piet Norval RSA 125 1,540 0 0 15 4 11 26.7% 1987–1998 Match log
Doug Flach USA 108 1,628 0 0 74 28 46 37.8% 1988–1998 Match log

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Mark Kaplan?
Mark Kaplan is 58 years old, born on December 20, 1967.
Which country does Mark Kaplan represent?
Mark Kaplan represents South Africa in TennisDB's ATP records.
How tall is Mark Kaplan?
Mark Kaplan is 185 cm / 6'1".
Is Mark Kaplan left-handed or right-handed?
Mark Kaplan plays right-handed.
How many Grand Slam singles titles has Mark Kaplan won?
Mark Kaplan has not won a Grand Slam singles title.
How many Masters 1000 titles has Mark Kaplan won?
TennisDB does not group any of Mark Kaplan's titles under the modern Masters 1000 category.
What is Mark Kaplan's highest ATP ranking?
Mark Kaplan's career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 117, first achieved on June 25, 1990.
What is Mark Kaplan's career win-loss record?
Mark Kaplan has a career ATP singles record of 11 wins and 21 losses (34.4%).
How much career prize money has Mark Kaplan earned?
Mark Kaplan has earned at least $189,570 in career prize money from professional tennis.
Which seasons of Mark Kaplan's career appear in TennisDB?
Mark Kaplan appears in TennisDB's ATP main-tour match records from 1988 through 1994.
Who has Mark Kaplan faced most often?
Mark Kaplan's most frequent opponent is Jonas Svensson, with a head-to-head record of 0–2 across 2 meetings.