H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 17:48 UTC
Christian Ruud vs Jim Courier H2H: 0-2
Jim Courier holds a 2–0 lead over Christian Ruud in their ATP head-to-head. Across 2 main-draw meetings, Jim Courier leads 1–0 on clay and 1–0 on hard courts. Most recently, Jim Courier won the 1998 Philadelphia third round 6-7(6) 6-4 6-4.
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NOR
Age 53
Right-Handed
188 cm / 6'2"
H2H
0
–
2
2 main draw meetings
USA
Age 55
Right-Handed
185 cm / 6'1"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 1998* | Philadelphia | ATP 250 | R32 | Hard | Jim Courier | 6-7(6) 6-4 6-4 | Christian Ruud | Match data |
| Jun 4, 1995* | Roland Garros | Grand Slam | R32 | Clay | Jim Courier | 6-4 6-3 6-4 | Christian Ruud | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Ruud | #662 | #39 | 1,006 | 1,768 | 98 | 128 | 43.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jim Courier | #728 | #1 | 3,973 | 2,218 | 487 | 222 | 68.7% | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 23 |
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 | Christian Ruud | Jim Courier | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1987 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #346 | 1,483 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1988 | 21–15 | 58.3% | #43 | 1,712 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1989 | 30–18 | 62.5% | #24 | 1,880 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | 1992 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #291 | 1,493 | 0 | 0 | 1990 | 39–21 | 65.0% | #25 | 1,861 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | 1993 | 1–2 | 33.3% | #146 | 1,500 | 0 | 0 | 1991 | 57–17 | 77.0% | #2 | 2,047 | 1 | 4 |
| 21 | 1994 | 2–4 | 33.3% | #84 | 1,519 | 0 | 0 | 1992 | 66–15 | 81.5% | #1 | 2,086 | 3 | 9 |
| 22 | 1995 | 15–24 | 38.5% | #75 | 1,583 | 0 | 0 | 1993 | 58–17 | 77.3% | #3 | 1,959 | 4 | 14 |
| 23 | 1996 | 22–23 | 48.9% | #59 | 1,657 | 0 | 0 | 1994 | 43–19 | 69.4% | #13 | 1,888 | 4 | 14 |
| 24 | 1997 | 23–25 | 47.9% | #65 | 1,620 | 0 | 0 | 1995 | 59–20 | 74.7% | #8 | 1,988 | 4 | 18 |
| 25 | 1998 | 2–13 | 13.3% | #86 | 1,490 | 0 | 0 | 1996 | 28–17 | 62.2% | #26 | 1,848 | 4 | 19 |
| 26 | 1999 | 22–17 | 56.4% | #67 | 1,650 | 0 | 0 | 1997 | 34–19 | 64.2% | #21 | 1,827 | 4 | 22 |
| 27 | 2000 | 8–16 | 33.3% | #144 | 1,585 | 0 | 0 | 1998 | 19–17 | 52.8% | #77 | 1,738 | 4 | 23 |
| 28 | 2001 | 3–3 | 50.0% | #290 | 1,610 | 0 | 0 | 1999 | 29–20 | 59.2% | #32 | 1,795 | 4 | 23 |
| 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2000 | 4–5 | 44.4% | #290 | 1,737 | 4 | 23 |