H2H data updated: 2026-09-02 00:00 UTC

Jeff Simpson vs John Fort H2H: 1-0

Jeff Simpson holds a 1–0 lead over John Fort in their ATP head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, Jeff Simpson leads 1–0 on grass. Most recently, Jeff Simpson won the 1972 ASB Classic round of 32 6-3 6-4 6-0.

NZL Age 75 Right-Handed
H2H
1 0
1 main draw meetings
USA Right-Handed

H2H Match Log

PlayerScorePlayerMatch DataDateRoundTournamentCategorySurface
Jeff Simpson 6-3 6-4 6-0 John Fort Match data Dec 9, 1971* R32 ASB Classic ATP 250 Grass

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
Jeff Simpson #735 #66 0 1,587 47 94 33.3% 0 0 0 0 0 0
John Fort #252 #171 0 1,500 1 15 6.2% 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.

Jeff Simpson John Fort
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
1968 0–1 0.0% 1,474 0 0 1970 0–1 0.0% 1,496 0 0
1969 0–3 0.0% 1,418 0 0 1972 0–2 0.0% 1,449 0 0
1970 1–1 50.0% 1,439 0 0 1973 0–2 0.0% 1,438 0 0
1971 0–4 0.0% 1,389 0 0 1974 1–7 12.5% #171 1,409 0 0
1972 8–16 33.3% 1,445 0 0 1975 0–3 0.0% #252 1,390 0 0
1973 18–21 46.2% #92 1,563 0 0
1974 12–30 28.6% #132 1,464 0 0
1975 3–2 60.0% #193 1,544 0 0
1976 1–2 33.3% 1,533 0 0
1980 0–1 0.0% #365 1,516 0 0
1981 1–2 33.3% 1,520 0 0
1982 1–8 11.1% #96 1,446 0 0
1983 2–3 40.0% #167 1,447 0 0

Surface Results by Career Season

Rows are aligned in career order because complete birth data is unavailable. Results cover completed main-draw matches. Bold green marks the higher win percentage when both players have at least 5 matches on that surface at the aligned age.

Jeff Simpson John Fort
Yr HardClayGrassCarpet Yr HardClayGrassCarpet
W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win %
1968 0 1 1 0.0% 1970 0 1 1 0.0%
1969 0 1 1 0.0% 0 2 2 0.0% 1972 0 1 1 0.0% 0 1 1 0.0%
1970 1 1 2 50.0% 1973 0 2 2 0.0%
1971 0 2 2 0.0% 0 1 1 0.0% 0 1 1 0.0% 1974 0 1 1 0.0% 0 5 5 0.0% 1 1 2 50.0%
1972 1 3 4 25.0% 3 5 8 37.5% 3 6 9 33.3% 1 2 3 33.3% 1975 0 2 2 0.0% 0 1 1 0.0%
1973 2 6 8 25.0% 4 7 11 36.4% 12 7 19 63.2% 0 1 1 0.0%
1974 1 8 9 11.1% 2 7 9 22.2% 3 5 8 37.5% 6 10 16 37.5%
1975 3 1 4 75.0% 0 1 1 0.0%
1976 1 2 3 33.3%
1980 0 1 1 0.0%
1981 1 2 3 33.3%
1982 0 2 2 0.0% 0 2 2 0.0% 1 4 5 20.0%
1983 2 1 3 66.7% 0 2 2 0.0%
Career 8 28 36 22.2% 9 26 35 25.7% 23 26 49 46.9% 7 14 21 33.3% Career 0 2 2 0.0% 0 10 10 0.0% 1 2 3 33.3% 0 1 1 0.0%

Advanced Statistics Comparison by Career Season

Rows are aligned in career order because complete birth data is unavailable. Metrics are precomputed from eligible main-draw results; point-stat values use the available detailed sample. 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.

Jeff Simpson John Fort
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
1968 1474 98.4 40.0% -1.20 0–1 +0.07 1970 1496 100.4 0.0% -3.50 -0.15
1969 1419 93.4 20.0% -2.10 0–1 +0.27 1972 1450 95.2 16.7% -2.00 0–1 +0.47
1970 1440 105.6 62.5% +0.50 0–1 +0.09 1973 1438 102.1 0.0% -4.25 -0.02
1971 1389 95.5 0.0% -2.43 +0.56 1974 1410 97.1 +31 17.6% -2.24 0–1 +0.08
1972 1445 112.6 +10 +61 +55 33.3% -0.98 2–1 (67%) 0–2 +0.79 1975 1391 95.4 14.3% -3.57 0–1 +0.05
1973 1563 115.0 -105 -71 +76 46.8% -0.11 3–5 (38%) 1–2 (33%) +2.88
1974 1464 116.6 -45 -33 +135 33.3% -0.98 4–10 (29%) 4–10 (29%) +1.84
1975 1545 117.6 +136 64.3% +0.43 3–1 (75%) +0.35
1976 1534 96.6 -129 42.9% -1.57 0–1 1–0 +0.49
1980 1516 98.9 0.0% -1.50 0–1 +0.24
1981 1520 108.6 -109 42.9% +0.14 0–1 0–1 +0.03
1982 1446 93.8 +167 11.1% -2.11 1–0 1–3 (25%) +0.56
1983 1448 99.1 -27 36.4% -0.82 1–0 0–2 +0.86
Career 1588 113.4 -56 -21 +98 37.2% -0.76 11–21 (34%) 10–22 (31%) 90.6 +6.45 Career 1500 96.1 +31 13.9% -2.75 0–3 (0%) +2.69

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.