H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 17:48 UTC

Arthur Ashe vs Bob Lutz H2H: 19-6

Arthur Ashe holds a 19–6 lead over Bob Lutz in their ATP head-to-head. Across 25 main-draw meetings, Arthur Ashe leads 5–3 on hard courts and 5–2 on carpet. Most recently, Arthur Ashe won the 1979 Washington Indoor third round 6-4 0-6 7-5.

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Arthur Ashe
USA Age 83 Right-Handed 185 cm / 6'1"
H2H
19 – 6
25 main draw meetings
Bob Lutz
USA Age 78 Right-Handed

H2H Match Log

DateTournamentCategoryRoundSurfaceWinnerScoreLoserMatch
Mar 15, 1979* Washington Indoor ATP 250 R32 Carpet Arthur Ashe #9 6-4 0-6 7-5 Bob Lutz Match data
Aug 13, 1978* Colombus ATP 250 F Clay Arthur Ashe #22 6-3 6-4 Bob Lutz Match data
Feb 29, 1976* Rotterdam Wct ATP 250 F Carpet Arthur Ashe #4 6-3 6-3 Bob Lutz Match data
Feb 23, 1976* Rome Wct ATP 250 F Clay Arthur Ashe #4 6-2 0-6 6-3 Bob Lutz Match data
Sep 20, 1975* Los Angeles ATP 250 QF Hard Arthur Ashe #5 6-2 6-2 Bob Lutz Match data
Mar 16, 1973* Hilton Head ATP 250 R16 Clay Arthur Ashe 6-4 6-1 Bob Lutz Match data
Dec 2, 1972* Rome Wct ATP 250 F Carpet Arthur Ashe 6-2 3-6 6-3 3-6 7-6 Bob Lutz Match data
Oct 27, 1972* Vancouver Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet Bob Lutz 6-0 6-2 Arthur Ashe Match data
Sep 8, 1972* US Open Grand Slam R16 Grass Arthur Ashe 5-7 7-5 6-4 6-3 Bob Lutz Match data
Mar 21, 1972* Chicago Wct ATP 250 SF Carpet Arthur Ashe 2-6 6-4 6-2 Bob Lutz Match data
Aug 6, 1971* Quebec Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet Bob Lutz 7-5 6-3 Arthur Ashe Match data
Mar 20, 1971* Australian Open Grand Slam SF Grass Arthur Ashe 6-4 6-4 7-6 Bob Lutz Match data
Oct 7, 1970 Denver ATP 250 RR Hard Bob Lutz 6-1 Arthur Ashe Match data
Sep 22, 1970* Los Angeles ATP 250 R32 Hard Arthur Ashe 6-2 6-1 Bob Lutz Match data
Aug 19, 1970* Columbus ATP 250 SF Hard Bob Lutz 6-3 6-1 Arthur Ashe Match data
May 12, 1970* Sacramento ATP 250 SF Hard Arthur Ashe 5-7 6-2 4-6 6-4 6-3 Bob Lutz Match data
Mar 20, 1970* Sydney ATP 250 R16 Grass Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-4 6-4 Bob Lutz Match data
Mar 2, 1970* Macon ATP 250 SF Carpet Arthur Ashe 9-7 6-2 Bob Lutz Match data
Oct 17, 1969 Denver ATP 250 RR Hard Arthur Ashe 6-4 Bob Lutz Match data
Oct 17, 1969 Denver ATP 250 BR Hard Bob Lutz 4-6 6-5 6-2 Arthur Ashe Match data
Aug 21, 1969* Boston ATP 250 SF Grass Bob Lutz 6-4 4-6 10-8 6-8 6-4 Arthur Ashe Match data
Jul 4, 1969* Wimbledon Grand Slam QF Grass Arthur Ashe 6-4 6-2 4-6 7-5 Bob Lutz Match data
Dec 14, 1968* Brisbane ATP 250 QF Grass Arthur Ashe 6-4 7-5 6-4 Bob Lutz Match data
Aug 23, 1968* Boston 2 ATP 250 F Grass Arthur Ashe 4-6 6-3 8-10 6-0 6-4 Bob Lutz Match data
Feb 7, 1968* Richmond ATP 250 QF Hard Arthur Ashe 8-6 6-4 Bob Lutz Match data

* Estimated match date where the exact historical date is unavailable.

Career Comparison

Player Current Peak Pts Elo W L Win % GS 1000 Finals 500 250 Titles
Arthur Ashe #99 #2 0 2,255 800 258 75.6% 3 0 0 0 46 49
Bob Lutz — — — 2,051 — — — 0 0 0 0 8 0

Career Progression by Age

Seasons are aligned by the age each player spent most of that calendar year. GS and Titles are cumulative career totals through that season.

Age Arthur Ashe Bob Lutz
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
24 1968 73–12 85.9% — 1,955 1 11 — — — — — — —
25 1969 77–24 76.2% — 1,958 1 12 — — — — — — —
26 1970 94–25 79.0% — 2,084 2 21 — — — — — — —
27 1971 70–28 71.4% — 2,094 2 24 — — — — — — —
28 1972 65–26 71.4% — 2,137 2 28 — — — — — — —
29 1973 69–30 69.7% #10 1,965 2 30 — — — — — — —
30 1974 84–27 75.7% #7 2,040 2 33 — — — — — — —
31 1975 102–23 81.6% #4 2,132 3 41 — — — — — — —
32 1976 64–21 75.3% #12 1,965 3 46 — — — — — — —
33 1977 6–4 60.0% #130 1,896 3 46 — — — — — — —
34 1978 66–25 72.5% #13 1,992 3 49 — — — — — — —
35 1979 30–13 69.8% #7 1,911 3 49 — — — — — — —