H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 17:48 UTC
Christopher Sylvan vs John Whitlinger H2H: 1-0
Christopher Sylvan holds a 1–0 lead over John Whitlinger in their ATP head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, Christopher Sylvan leads 1–0 on clay. Most recently, Christopher Sylvan won the 1977 Cincinnati second round 4-6 6-4 6-2.
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USA
Age 71
Right-Handed
H2H
1
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0
1 main draw meetings
USA
Age 72
Right-Handed
180 cm / 5'11"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1977* | Cincinnati | Masters 1000 | R64 | Clay | Christopher Sylvan | 4-6 6-4 6-2 | John Whitlinger | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Sylvan | #826 | #203 | 0 | 1,535 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Whitlinger | #264 | #75 | 0 | 1,630 | 45 | 77 | 36.9% | 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 | Christopher Sylvan | John Whitlinger | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1973 | 1–1 | 50.0% | #143 | 1,507 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1974 | 11–9 | 55.0% | #85 | 1,579 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1975 | 6–15 | 28.6% | #98 | 1,568 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 1977 | 3–4 | 42.9% | #232 | 1,517 | 0 | 0 | 1976 | 17–29 | 37.0% | #130 | 1,540 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | 1978 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #243 | 1,496 | 0 | 0 | 1977 | 7–17 | 29.2% | #167 | 1,511 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1978 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #374 | 1,497 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1980 | 3–5 | 37.5% | #264 | 1,494 | 0 | 0 |