H2H data updated: 2026-07-14 14:15 UTC
G. Merlo vs Ernst Blanke H2H: 1-0
G. Merlo holds a 1–0 lead over Ernst Blanke in their ATP head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, G. Merlo leads 1–0 on clay. Most recently, G. Merlo won the 1968 Rome first round 6-1 6-0 7-5.
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H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1968* | Rome | Masters 1000 | R128 | Clay | G. Merlo | 6-1 6-0 7-5 | Ernst Blanke | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Merlo | #185 | #158 | 0 | 1,540 | 10 | 15 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernst Blanke | — | — | — | 1,517 | — | — | — | 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 | G. Merlo | Ernst Blanke | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 40 | 1968 | 7–10 | 41.2% | — | 1,470 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 41 | 1969 | 1–2 | 33.3% | — | 1,452 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 42 | 1970 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,438 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 44 | 1972 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,456 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 45 | 1973 | 1–1 | 50.0% | #177 | 1,470 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |