Abe Segal

RSA Died Apr 4, 2016 (age 85) 189 cm / 6'2" Plays: Left-Handed Pro 1968–1972
Peak ranking
275 (Jun 3, 1974)
Elo peak
1536 (13.5%ile)
Career record
9–15 (37.5%)
Career titles
0

Recent ATP Matches full match log →

DateTournamentCategoryRoundSurfaceOpponentScoreResultH2HMatch
Apr 10, 1972* Johannesburg ATP 250 R64 Hard Jim Ward 4-6 6-4 0-6 3-6 L H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1972* Johannesburg ATP 250 R128 Hard Bernie Mitton 6-4 2-6 7-6 6-1 W H2H Match data
Jun 16, 1971* Queen's Club ATP 250 R64 Grass Owen Davidson (w/o) L H2H Match data
Apr 7, 1971* Johannesburg ATP 250 R64 Hard Byron Bertram 6-4 4-6 4-6 1-6 L H2H Match data
Apr 6, 1971* Johannesburg ATP 250 R128 Hard Keith Brebnor 1-6 6-4 6-4 3-6 6-1 W Match data

Rivals full rivalries list →

OpponentWLMLast PlayedH2H
Jim Ward 0 1 1 Apr 10, 1972 H2H
Bernie Mitton 1 0 1 Apr 9, 1972 H2H
Owen Davidson 0 1 1 Jun 16, 1971 H2H
Byron Bertram 0 1 1 Apr 7, 1971 H2H
Keith Brebnor 1 0 1 Apr 6, 1971

Career Results

SeasonAgeWLMWin %Start RankEnd Rank
196837461040.0%
19693823540.0%
19703913425.0%
19714012333.3%
19724111250.0%
Career9152437.5%

Career Results by Surface

SeasonAge HardClayGrassTotal
WLMWin %WLMWin %WLMWin % WLMWin %
196837 22450.0%11250.0%13425.0% 461040.0%
196938 11250.0%0110.0%11250.0% 23540.0%
197039 11250.0%0110.0%0110.0% 13425.0%
197140 11250.0%0110.0% 12333.3%
197241 11250.0% 11250.0%
Career661250.0%13425.0%26825.0%9152437.5%

Advanced Stats

Season Age ELO ELO % Hard % Clay % Grass % Set Win % Set Margin SoS % Deep Run % Dec. Set W% TB W TB L TB W%
1968 37 1484 38 80 10 42.9% -0.95 58 0 75 0 0
1969 38 1501 74 41.2% -0.95 61 0 0 0
1970 39 1475 29 35.7% -1.56 24 0 0 0
1971 40 1468 26 44.4% -0.78 29 0 0 0
1972 41 1467 23 50.0% -0.63 8 0 1 0
Career 1482 41 75 48 21 42.1% -1.03 45 0 67 1 0

Tournament Results by Category

Results show best round reached per tournament per season.

Grand Slams

SeasonAge RGW
196837 R64R128
196938 R128R64
197039 R128

ATP 250

SeasonAge QUEBECCAPJOHJOHLON
196837 R16R32R32R64
196938 R32
197039 R32R32
197140 R64R64
197241 R64

ATP Ranking History full ranking history →

Career high
275
Career-high date
Jun 3, 1974
First top 100
First top 50
First top 20
First top 10

Ranking History Matrix

SeasonAgeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
197443275

Similar Players

Other ATP players ranked by a composite similarity score over country, era, and peak rank.

Player Country Peak Rank Peak Elo Grand Slams Titles M W L Win % Active Years Match Log
Derek Schroder RSA 214 1,565 0 0 53 17 36 32.1% 1968-1975 Match log
Graydon Garner RSA 272 1,506 0 0 33 12 21 36.4% 1968-1975 Match log
Bill Freer RSA 237 1,540 0 0 32 10 22 31.3% 1969-1975 Match log
Dennis Ralston USA 115 1,954 0 6 293 157 136 53.6% 1968-1980 Match log
Bill Bowrey AUS 162 1,752 1 3 236 122 114 51.7% 1968-1975 Match log
Jim Osborne USA 211 1,817 0 0 239 118 121 49.4% 1968-1982 Match log
Manuel Santana ESP 145 1,994 0 11 163 113 50 69.3% 1968-1978 Match log
Earl Butch Buchholz USA 156 1,941 0 6 179 98 81 54.7% 1968-1978 Match log
Mal Anderson AUS 125 1,932 0 3 135 81 54 60.0% 1968-1981 Match log
Mike Belkin CAN 128 1,774 0 2 135 77 58 57.0% 1968-1975 Match log
Jean Loup Rouyer FRA 133 1,747 0 0 138 69 69 50.0% 1968-1974 Match log
Roy Barth USA 107 1,736 0 0 202 64 138 31.7% 1968-1975 Match log

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country is Abe Segal from?
Abe Segal is from South Africa.
How tall is Abe Segal?
Abe Segal is 189 cm / 6'2".
Is Abe Segal left-handed or right-handed?
Abe Segal plays left-handed.
How many Grand Slams has Abe Segal won?
Abe Segal has not won a Grand Slam title.
How many Masters 1000 titles has Abe Segal won?
Abe Segal has not won a Masters 1000 title.
What is Abe Segal's highest ATP ranking?
Abe Segal's career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 275, first achieved on June 3, 1974.
What is Abe Segal's career win-loss record?
Abe Segal has a career ATP singles record of 9 wins and 15 losses (37.5%).
When did Abe Segal play professional tennis?
Abe Segal turned professional in 1968 and was active through 1972.
Who is Abe Segal's biggest rival?
Abe Segal's most frequent opponent is Jim Ward, with a head-to-head record of 0–1 across 1 meeting.