H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 02:15 UTC
Danie Visser vs Leif Shiras H2H: 1-2
Leif Shiras holds a 2–1 lead over Danie Visser in their ATP head-to-head. Across 3 main-draw meetings, they are tied 1–1 on grass, while Leif Shiras leads 1–0 on carpet. Most recently, Danie Visser won the 1987 Australian Open first round 4-6 6-2 6-3 7-6.
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RSA
Age 64
Left-Handed
180 cm / 5'11"
H2H
1
–
2
3 main draw meetings
USA
Age 66
Right-Handed
183 cm / 6'0"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 1987* | Australian Open | Grand Slam | R128 | Grass | Danie Visser | 4-6 6-2 6-3 7-6 | Leif Shiras | Match data |
| Dec 19, 1985* | Adelaide | ATP 250 | R32 | Grass | Leif Shiras | 6-3 6-4 | Danie Visser | Match data |
| Feb 28, 1985* | Houston | ATP 250 | R32 | Carpet | Leif Shiras | 7-5 6-4 | Danie Visser | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danie Visser | #749 | #59 | 191 | 1,709 | 92 | 129 | 41.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leif Shiras | #1,118 | #31 | 291 | 1,687 | 71 | 102 | 41.0% | 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 | Danie Visser | Leif Shiras | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 19 | 1981 | 1–2 | 33.3% | — | 1,505 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | 1982 | 7–18 | 28.0% | #93 | 1,482 | 0 | 0 | 1980 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #482 | 1,474 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | 1983 | 7–12 | 36.8% | #138 | 1,505 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | 1984 | 13–14 | 48.1% | #72 | 1,620 | 0 | 0 | 1982 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,454 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | 1985 | 13–20 | 39.4% | #145 | 1,642 | 0 | 0 | 1983 | 2–2 | 50.0% | #408 | 1,484 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | 1986 | 15–14 | 51.7% | #83 | 1,676 | 0 | 0 | 1984 | 15–16 | 48.4% | #61 | 1,555 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | 1987 | 11–16 | 40.7% | #136 | 1,635 | 0 | 0 | 1985 | 17–19 | 47.2% | #123 | 1,645 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | 1988 | 9–13 | 40.9% | #143 | 1,591 | 0 | 0 | 1986 | 2–5 | 28.6% | #176 | 1,591 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | 1989 | 10–13 | 43.5% | #141 | 1,621 | 0 | 0 | 1987 | 4–11 | 26.7% | #157 | 1,524 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | 1990 | 5–5 | 50.0% | #197 | 1,651 | 0 | 0 | 1988 | 9–12 | 42.9% | #110 | 1,586 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | 1991 | 1–2 | 33.3% | #405 | 1,642 | 0 | 0 | 1989 | 14–16 | 46.7% | #85 | 1,636 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1990 | 8–18 | 30.8% | #181 | 1,552 | 0 | 0 |