H2H data updated: 2026-09-03 00:00 UTC

Jim Ward vs Abe Segal H2H: 1-0

Jim Ward holds a 1–0 lead over Abe Segal in their ATP head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, Jim Ward leads 1–0 on hard courts. Most recently, Jim Ward won the 1972 South African Open round of 64 6-4 4-6 6-0 6-3.

USA Right-Handed
H2H
1 0
1 main draw meetings
RSA Left-Handed 189 cm / 6'2"

H2H Match Log

PlayerScorePlayerMatch DataDateRoundTournamentCategorySurface
Jim Ward 6-4 4-6 6-0 6-3 Abe Segal Match data Apr 10, 1972* R64 South African Open ATP 250 Hard

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
Jim Ward #1,494 #662 1 1,536 8 16 33.3% 0 0 0 0 0 0
Abe Segal #275 #275 0 1,550 9 15 37.5% 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.

Jim Ward Abe Segal
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
1968 0–1 0.0% 1,482 0 0 1968 4–6 40.0% 1,504 0 0
1970 4–2 66.7% 1,519 0 0 1969 2–3 40.0% 1,513 0 0
1971 3–7 30.0% 1,439 0 0 1970 1–3 25.0% 1,484 0 0
1972 1–3 25.0% 1,461 0 0 1971 1–2 33.3% 1,481 0 0
1973 0–1 0.0% 1,458 0 0 1972 1–1 50.0% 1,477 0 0
1978 0–1 0.0% 1,453 0 0
1979 0–1 0.0% #662 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.

Jim Ward Abe Segal
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% 1968 2 2 4 50.0% 1 1 2 50.0% 1 3 4 25.0%
1970 4 2 6 66.7% 1969 1 1 2 50.0% 0 1 1 0.0% 1 1 2 50.0%
1971 2 4 6 33.3% 0 1 1 0.0% 1 2 3 33.3% 1970 1 1 2 50.0% 0 1 1 0.0% 0 1 1 0.0%
1972 1 1 2 50.0% 0 1 1 0.0% 0 1 1 0.0% 1971 1 1 2 50.0% 0 1 1 0.0%
1973 0 1 1 0.0% 1972 1 1 2 50.0%
1978 0 1 1 0.0%
1979 0 1 1 0.0%
Career 3 5 8 37.5% 0 3 3 0.0% 5 6 11 45.5% 0 2 2 0.0% Career 6 6 12 50.0% 1 3 4 25.0% 2 6 8 25.0%

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.

Jim Ward Abe Segal
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 1483 99.2 33.3% -0.67 0–1 +0.08 1968 1504 98.3 +56 -43 42.9% -0.68 3–1 (75%) -0.10
1970 1519 107.7 +33 64.3% +1.00 1–1 +0.93 1969 1513 102.5 41.2% -0.82 +0.07
1971 1440 96.9 +59 25.0% -1.71 1–1 +0.95 1970 1484 99.6 35.7% -1.50 0–1 +0.33
1972 1461 108.5 40.0% -1.10 0–1 -0.10 1971 1482 95.0 44.4% -0.67 1–0 +0.18
1973 1459 103.5 0.0% -3.50 -0.23 1972 1477 97.0 50.0% -0.63 1–0 +0.26
1978 1454 94.4 0.0% -4.50 0.00
1979 1448 101.9 0.0% -2.50 +0.02
Career 1537 103.9 +59 +33 35.1% -1.07 2–4 (33%) +7.50 Career 1550 97.7 +56 -43 42.1% -0.86 4–2 (67%) 1–0 +3.36

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.