H2H data updated: 2026-09-06 00:00 UTC

Hans Simonsson vs Sachio Kato H2H: 1-0

Hans Simonsson holds a 1–0 lead over Sachio Kato in their ATP head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, Hans Simonsson leads 1–0 on clay. Most recently, Hans Simonsson won the 1979 Japan Open round of 64 3-6 6-2 6-2.

SWE Age 64 Right-Handed 178 cm / 5'10"
H2H
1 0
1 main-draw meetings

H2H Match Log

PlayerScorePlayerMatch DataDateRoundTournamentCategorySurface
Hans Simonsson 3-6 6-2 6-2 Sachio Kato Match data Oct 24, 1979* R64 Japan Open ATP 250 Clay

Estimated match date where the exact historical date is unavailable. Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Asterisked totals include editions mapped from documented historical predecessor categories. Mapping details.

Career Comparison

Player Current Peak Pts Elo W L Win % GS 1000 including documented historical predecessor categories Finals 500 including documented historical predecessor categories 250 including documented historical predecessor categories Titles
Hans Simonsson #812 #45 0 1,698 42 74 36.2% 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sachio Kato 1,508 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 Hans Simonsson Sachio Kato
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
16 1978 0–3 0.0% 1,461 0 0
17 1979 1–2 33.3% #420 1,468 0 0
18 1980 5–7 41.7% #115 1,522 0 0
19 1981 8–17 32.0% #100 1,546 0 0
20 1982 14–11 56.0% #45 1,676 0 0
21 1983 8–22 26.7% #80 1,564 0 0
22 1984 5–9 35.7% #216 1,560 0 0
23 1985 1–3 25.0% #387 1,553 0 0

Advanced Statistics Comparison by Age

Seasons are aligned by the age each player spent most of that calendar year. Metrics use eligible main-draw results; point statistics use matches with detailed data. Bold green marks the stronger value when both underlying samples are sufficient. Lower is better for Schedule because a negative value means a tougher schedule. Career Schedule is normalized per 100 matches.

Age Hans Simonsson Sachio Kato
Yr Elo P+ Serve+ Return+ PD TPW% Hard Elo Clay Elo Grass Elo Set Win % Set Margin Dec. Set Tiebreak Pressure+ Schedule Yr Elo P+ Serve+ Return+ PD TPW% Hard Elo Clay Elo Grass Elo Set Win % Set Margin Dec. Set Tiebreak Pressure+ Schedule
16 1978 1462 101.0 25.0% -0.63 0–2 0–1 +0.48
17 1979 1468 106.7 37.5% -0.25 1–1 +0.08
18 1980 1523 132.4 +37 +8 44.4% +0.07 0–1 1–0 +0.75
19 1981 1547 124.9 -4 -9 +26 33.9% -1.05 2–3 (40%) 2–6 (25%) 97.2 +0.01
20 1982 1677 139.2 -41 -42 56.1% +0.36 5–5 (50%) 4–5 (44%) 103.2 +1.19
21 1983 1565 126.1 +19 +60 -73 30.6% -1.29 3–3 (50%) 1–5 (17%) 98.3 -1.03
22 1984 1561 116.2 +9 +50 38.2% -0.94 2–3 (40%) 4–3 (57%) 100.5 -0.17
23 1985 1554 117.2 +31 40.0% -1.60 0–2 -0.29
24 1973 1491 97.1 0.0% -3.50 -0.09
25 1974 1505 103.9 50.0% -1.00 +0.03
26 1975 1474 101.3 12.5% -2.88 0–1 0–1 +0.01
27 1976 1483 104.9 +29 37.5% -1.50 1–1 -0.07
29 1978 1479 104.1 0.0% -2.50 -0.12
30 1979 1462 97.6 33.3% -1.67 0–1 +0.24
32 1981 1458 104.4 0.0% -4.00 -0.12
Career 1698 134.6 -3 +14 -11 39.7% -0.65 13–20 (39%) 12–20 (38%) 96.3 +0.88 1508 105.1 +29 24.1% -2.21 1–3 (25%) 0–1 -1.00

Career Rivalries

Each player's five most-played main-draw opponents. The current matchup is highlighted when it appears in a player's top five.