H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 01:16 UTC
Denis Istomin vs Michael Russell H2H: 3-1
Denis Istomin holds a 3–1 lead over Michael Russell in their ATP head-to-head. Across 4 main-draw meetings, Denis Istomin leads 3–1 on hard courts. Most recently, Denis Istomin won the 2013 Memphis quarterfinal 6-4 7-6(5).
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UZB
Age 39
Right-Handed
188 cm / 6'2"
H2H
3
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1
4 main draw meetings
USA
Age 48
Right-Handed
173 cm / 5'8"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2013* | Memphis | ATP 250 | QF | Hard | Denis Istomin | 6-4 7-6(5) | Michael Russell | Match data |
| Feb 17, 2012* | San Jose | ATP 250 | R16 | Hard | Denis Istomin | 6-2 6-2 | Michael Russell | Match data |
| Feb 11, 2011* | San Jose | ATP 250 | R16 | Hard | Denis Istomin | 7-6(7) 7-6(4) | Michael Russell | Match data |
| Mar 26, 2010* | Miami Masters | Masters 1000 | R128 | Hard | Michael Russell | 7-6(5) 6-4 | Denis Istomin | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis Istomin | #1,509 | #33 | 1,217 | 1,900 | 191 | 245 | 43.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Michael Russell | #1,124 | #60 | 693 | 1,810 | 77 | 149 | 34.1% | 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 | Denis Istomin | Michael Russell | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 19 | 2006 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #200 | 1,474 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1998 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #288 | 1,473 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | 2008 | 2–2 | 50.0% | #105 | 1,559 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | 2009 | 13–17 | 43.3% | #102 | 1,636 | 0 | 0 | 2000 | 1–6 | 14.3% | #155 | 1,507 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | 2010 | 29–29 | 50.0% | #40 | 1,767 | 0 | 0 | 2001 | 8–17 | 32.0% | #87 | 1,573 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | 2011 | 10–21 | 32.3% | #73 | 1,665 | 0 | 0 | 2002 | 5–15 | 25.0% | #157 | 1,509 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | 2012 | 26–29 | 47.3% | #43 | 1,732 | 0 | 0 | 2003 | 1–1 | 50.0% | #502 | 1,529 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | 2013 | 30–29 | 50.8% | #45 | 1,808 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | 2014 | 24–23 | 51.1% | #49 | 1,853 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | 2015 | 20–23 | 46.5% | #61 | 1,788 | 0 | 1 | 2006 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #144 | 1,562 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | 2016 | 6–19 | 24.0% | #121 | 1,711 | 0 | 1 | 2007 | 10–19 | 34.5% | #82 | 1,616 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 2017 | 15–18 | 45.5% | #63 | 1,724 | 0 | 2 | 2008 | 3–5 | 37.5% | #242 | 1,609 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | 2018 | 12–18 | 40.0% | #92 | 1,679 | 0 | 2 | 2009 | 2–4 | 33.3% | #83 | 1,635 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | 2019 | 3–11 | 21.4% | #177 | 1,567 | 0 | 2 | 2010 | 11–23 | 32.4% | #99 | 1,628 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | 2020 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #184 | 1,545 | 0 | 2 | 2011 | 12–18 | 40.0% | #99 | 1,749 | 0 | 0 |
| 34 | 2021 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #254 | 1,545 | 0 | 2 | 2012 | 11–11 | 50.0% | #87 | 1,748 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 | 2022 | 1–1 | 50.0% | #467 | 1,577 | 0 | 2 | 2013 | 7–14 | 33.3% | #92 | 1,638 | 0 | 0 |
| 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2014 | 6–11 | 35.3% | #158 | 1,595 | 0 | 0 |
| 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2015 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #557 | 1,619 | 0 | 0 |