H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 02:15 UTC
Billy Martin vs Ray Ruffels H2H: 3-2
Billy Martin holds a 3–2 lead over Ray Ruffels in their ATP head-to-head. Across 5 main-draw meetings, Billy Martin leads 2–0 on grass, while Ray Ruffels leads 2–0 on hard courts. Most recently, Billy Martin won the 1977 Wimbledon second round 3-6 2-6 9-8 6-2 10-8.
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USA
Age 69
Right-Handed
178 cm / 5'10"
H2H
3
–
2
5 main draw meetings
AUS
Age 80
Right-Handed
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1977* | Wimbledon | Grand Slam | R64 | Grass | Billy Martin | 3-6 2-6 9-8 6-2 10-8 | Ray Ruffels | Match data |
| Oct 29, 1976* | Perth | ATP 250 | R16 | Hard | Ray Ruffels | 6-0 4-6 6-1 | Billy Martin | Match data |
| Jun 17, 1976* | Nottingham | ATP 250 | R64 | Grass | Billy Martin | (w/o) | Ray Ruffels | Match data |
| Feb 20, 1975* | La Costa Wct | ATP 250 | R32 | Hard | Ray Ruffels | 6-3 6-2 | Billy Martin | Match data |
| Feb 2, 1974* | Richmond-Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Carpet | Billy Martin | 6-2 7-6(3) | Ray Ruffels | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Martin | #831 | #32 | 0 | 1,829 | 146 | 175 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ray Ruffels | #482 | #27 | 0 | 1,903 | 246 | 207 | 54.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
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 | Billy Martin | Ray Ruffels | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 15 | 1972 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,498 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | 1973 | 4–7 | 36.4% | #145 | 1,536 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | 1974 | 18–14 | 56.2% | #36 | 1,675 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | 1975 | 18–16 | 52.9% | #67 | 1,712 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | 1976 | 29–31 | 48.3% | #62 | 1,708 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | 1977 | 28–29 | 49.1% | #59 | 1,790 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | 1978 | 9–23 | 28.1% | #188 | 1,662 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | 1979 | 14–14 | 50.0% | #66 | 1,679 | 0 | 1 | 1968 | 41–19 | 68.3% | — | 1,718 | 0 | 1 |
| 23 | 1980 | 15–24 | 38.5% | #118 | 1,606 | 0 | 1 | 1969 | 35–21 | 62.5% | — | 1,760 | 0 | 2 |
| 24 | 1981 | 10–15 | 40.0% | #118 | 1,575 | 0 | 1 | 1970 | 35–22 | 61.4% | — | 1,781 | 0 | 3 |
| 25 | 1982 | 1–1 | 50.0% | #183 | 1,587 | 0 | 1 | 1971 | 32–32 | 50.0% | — | 1,808 | 0 | 3 |
| 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1972 | 19–22 | 46.3% | — | 1,785 | 0 | 4 |
| 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1973 | 1–1 | 50.0% | #141 | 1,773 | 0 | 4 |
| 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1974 | 17–19 | 47.2% | #76 | 1,760 | 0 | 4 |
| 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1975 | 16–23 | 41.0% | #112 | 1,692 | 0 | 4 |
| 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1976 | 34–20 | 63.0% | #27 | 1,782 | 0 | 5 |
| 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1977 | 12–17 | 41.4% | #96 | 1,699 | 0 | 5 |
| 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1978 | 3–6 | 33.3% | #279 | 1,617 | 0 | 5 |
| 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1979 | 0–4 | 0.0% | #480 | 1,544 | 0 | 5 |
| 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1980 | 1–1 | 50.0% | #482 | 1,539 | 0 | 5 |