H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 17:48 UTC
Butch Walts vs Richard Lewis H2H: 2-0
Butch Walts holds a 2–0 lead over Richard Lewis in their ATP head-to-head. Across 2 main-draw meetings, Butch Walts leads 1–0 on carpet and 1–0 on grass. Most recently, Butch Walts won the 1979 Bologna fourth round 6-1 6-3.
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USA
Age 71
Right-Handed
193 cm / 6'4"
H2H
2
–
0
2 main draw meetings
GBR
Age 71
Left-Handed
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 1979* | Bologna | ATP 250 | R16 | Carpet | Butch Walts | 6-1 6-3 | Richard Lewis | Match data |
| Dec 16, 1977* | Sydney Outdoor | ATP 250 | R16 | Grass | Butch Walts | 6-4 6-2 | Richard Lewis | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butch Walts | #755 | #30 | 0 | 1,913 | 140 | 135 | 50.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Richard Lewis | #766 | #77 | 0 | 1,669 | 67 | 115 | 36.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | Butch Walts | Richard Lewis | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1972 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,491 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1973 | 2–4 | 33.3% | #205 | 1,476 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1974 | 6–8 | 42.9% | #249 | 1,473 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1975 | 0–3 | 0.0% | #396 | 1,472 | 0 | 0 | 1975 | 3–7 | 30.0% | #197 | 1,465 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | 1976 | 16–13 | 55.2% | #79 | 1,661 | 0 | 1 | 1976 | 4–9 | 30.8% | #166 | 1,490 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 1977 | 21–19 | 52.5% | #52 | 1,755 | 0 | 2 | 1977 | 27–29 | 48.2% | #77 | 1,641 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | 1978 | 13–20 | 39.4% | #116 | 1,660 | 0 | 2 | 1978 | 3–17 | 15.0% | #258 | 1,482 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | 1979 | 40–22 | 64.5% | #39 | 1,868 | 0 | 4 | 1979 | 9–8 | 52.9% | #108 | 1,577 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | 1980 | 22–23 | 48.9% | #47 | 1,805 | 0 | 4 | 1980 | 1–9 | 10.0% | #245 | 1,507 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | 1981 | 15–17 | 46.9% | #85 | 1,707 | 0 | 4 | 1981 | 6–8 | 42.9% | — | 1,583 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | 1982 | 3–5 | 37.5% | #99 | 1,680 | 0 | 4 | 1982 | 6–13 | 31.6% | #93 | 1,525 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | 1983 | 9–10 | 47.4% | #473 | 1,679 | 0 | 4 | 1983 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #240 | 1,502 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | 1984 | 1–3 | 25.0% | #311 | 1,660 | 0 | 4 | 1984 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #452 | 1,493 | 0 | 0 |