H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 14:16 UTC

Arthur Ashe vs Stan Smith H2H: 14-11

Arthur Ashe holds a 14–11 lead over Stan Smith in their ATP head-to-head. Across 25 main-draw meetings, Arthur Ashe leads 5–4 on hard courts and 5–3 on carpet. Most recently, Arthur Ashe won the 1979 Denver fourth round 6-4 4-6 6-4.

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Arthur Ashe
USA Age 83 Right-Handed 185 cm / 6'1"
H2H
14 – 11
25 main draw meetings
Stan Smith
USA Age 79 Right-Handed

H2H Match Log

DateTournamentCategoryRoundSurfaceWinnerScoreLoserMatch
Feb 23, 1979* Denver ATP 250 R16 Carpet Arthur Ashe #9 6-4 4-6 6-4 Stan Smith #25 Match data
Nov 19, 1978* Wembley ATP 250 QF Carpet Arthur Ashe #16 6-3 6-2 Stan Smith #25 Match data
Feb 25, 1978* Denver ATP 250 SF Carpet Stan Smith #22 6-4 7-5 Arthur Ashe #98 Match data
Oct 9, 1976* Maui ATP 250 QF Hard Stan Smith #14 6-4 6-4 Arthur Ashe #8 Match data
May 14, 1976* Las Vegas ATP 250 R16 Hard Arthur Ashe #2 7-5 3-6 7-5 Stan Smith #22 Match data
Feb 28, 1976* Rotterdam Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet Arthur Ashe #4 6-4 6-2 Stan Smith #20 Match data
Feb 22, 1976* Rome Wct ATP 250 QF Clay Arthur Ashe #4 5-7 6-4 6-4 Stan Smith #20 Match data
Feb 14, 1976* Lagos Wct ATP 250 R16 Clay Arthur Ashe #4 6-4 7-5 Stan Smith #21 Match data
Sep 15, 1973* World Invitational Classic ATP 250 SF Carpet Stan Smith #4 6-4 4-6 6-4 Arthur Ashe #7 Match data
May 15, 1973* Dallas Wct ATP 250 F Carpet Stan Smith 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 Arthur Ashe Match data
Sep 10, 1972* US Open Grand Slam QF Grass Arthur Ashe 7-6 6-4 7-5 Stan Smith Match data
Apr 24, 1971* Charlotte ATP 250 F Hard Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-3 Stan Smith Match data
Dec 9, 1970 Masters ATP Finals RR Carpet Arthur Ashe 3-6 6-3 6-5 Stan Smith Match data
Nov 7, 1970* Stockholm Open ATP 250 F Hard Stan Smith 5-7 6-4 6-4 Arthur Ashe Match data
Oct 7, 1970 Denver ATP 250 RR Hard Arthur Ashe 6-5 Stan Smith Match data
Aug 1, 1970* Indianapolis ATP 250 SF Clay Stan Smith 10-8 6-2 Arthur Ashe Match data
Aug 1, 1970* Indianapolis ATP 250 SF Clay Stan Smith 10-8 6-2 Arthur Ashe Match data
Feb 19, 1970* Richmond ATP 250 F Carpet Arthur Ashe 6-2 13-11 Stan Smith Match data
Oct 17, 1969 Denver ATP 250 RR Hard Arthur Ashe 6-5 Stan Smith Match data
Aug 2, 1969* South Orange ATP 250 SF Grass Stan Smith 6-3 3-6 6-1 Arthur Ashe Match data
Jan 12, 1969* Melbourne ATP 250 F Grass Stan Smith 14-12 6-8 6-3 8-6 Arthur Ashe Match data
Dec 15, 1968* Brisbane ATP 250 F Grass Arthur Ashe 6-4 1-6 9-7 4-6 7-5 Stan Smith Match data
Sep 18, 1968* Las Vegas ATP 250 SF Hard Arthur Ashe 6-3 10-12 6-1 Stan Smith Match data
Jun 3, 1968* Sacramento ATP 250 SF Hard Stan Smith 6-4 6-2 1-6 4-6 6-1 Arthur Ashe Match data
Feb 17, 1968* Salisbury ATP 250 QF Hard Stan Smith 7-5 8-6 Arthur Ashe 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
Stan Smith — #3 0 2,254 — — — 2 0 1 0 37 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 Stan Smith
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 — — — — — — —