H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 14:16 UTC
John Alexander vs Ken Rosewall H2H: 6-9
Ken Rosewall holds a 9–6 lead over John Alexander in their ATP head-to-head. Across 15 main-draw meetings, Ken Rosewall leads 3–2 on carpet and 4–1 on clay. Most recently, John Alexander won the 1978 Brisbane semifinal 6-1 6-1.
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AUS
Age 75
Right-Handed
190 cm / 6'3"
H2H
6
–
9
15 main draw meetings
AUS
Age 91
Right-Handed
170 cm / 5'7"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 1978* | Brisbane | ATP 250 | SF | Grass | John Alexander | 6-1 6-1 | Ken Rosewall | Match data |
| Feb 2, 1978* | Richmond Wct | ATP 250 | R32 | Carpet | Ken Rosewall | 3-6 6-0 6-3 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Dec 30, 1977* | Australian Open (2) | Grand Slam | QF | Grass | John Alexander | 7-6 7-6 4-6 6-1 | Ken Rosewall | Match data |
| Nov 14, 1977 | Wct Challenge Cup | ATP 250 | RR | Carpet | Ken Rosewall | 5-6 6-4 6-4 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Apr 29, 1977* | Las Vegas | ATP 250 | R16 | Hard | John Alexander | 3-6 7-5 6-3 | Ken Rosewall | Match data |
| Apr 23, 1977* | Charlotte Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Carpet | John Alexander | 1-6 6-2 6-1 | Ken Rosewall | Match data |
| Feb 15, 1976 | Wct Challenge Cup | ATP 250 | RR | Hard | Ken Rosewall | 3-6 7-5 7-6 7-6 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Aug 9, 1975* | North Conway | ATP 250 | QF | Clay | Ken Rosewall | 6-0 6-3 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Apr 26, 1975* | Houston | ATP 250 | QF | Clay | Ken Rosewall | 6-1 7-5 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Apr 1, 1974* | Tuscon | ATP 250 | R64 | Hard | Ken Rosewall | 6-4 6-7 6-3 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Oct 5, 1972* | Alamo Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Carpet | John Alexander | 1-6 6-1 6-4 | Ken Rosewall | Match data |
| Apr 28, 1972* | Charlotte Wct | ATP 250 | SF | Clay | Ken Rosewall | 6-4 6-3 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Jul 28, 1971* | Louisville Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Clay | John Alexander | 7-5 7-5 | Ken Rosewall | Match data |
| Jul 20, 1971* | Washington Wct | ATP 250 | R32 | Clay | Ken Rosewall | 4-6 6-1 6-1 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Apr 21, 1971 | Denver | ATP 250 | RR | Carpet | Ken Rosewall | 6-3 | John Alexander | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | #860 | #8 | 0 | 2,067 | 579 | 422 | 57.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Ken Rosewall | #255 | #2 | 0 | 2,231 | 541 | 195 | 73.5% | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 40 |
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 | John Alexander | Ken Rosewall | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 16 | 1968 | 27–14 | 65.9% | — | 1,647 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | 1969 | 29–21 | 58.0% | — | 1,641 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | 1970 | 24–14 | 63.2% | — | 1,819 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | 1971 | 44–36 | 55.0% | — | 1,815 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | 1972 | 36–32 | 52.9% | — | 1,856 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | 1973 | 46–30 | 60.5% | #29 | 1,915 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | 1974 | 38–24 | 61.3% | #26 | 1,839 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | 1975 | 67–24 | 73.6% | #8 | 1,957 | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | 1976 | 19–21 | 47.5% | #47 | 1,851 | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | 1977 | 48–33 | 59.3% | #18 | 1,875 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | 1978 | 50–31 | 61.7% | #22 | 1,810 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | 1979 | 43–28 | 60.6% | #20 | 1,815 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | 1980 | 11–20 | 35.5% | #100 | 1,702 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | 1981 | 23–21 | 52.3% | #75 | 1,746 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 | 1982 | 38–21 | 64.4% | #31 | 1,791 | 0 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | 1983 | 24–25 | 49.0% | #77 | 1,656 | 0 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | 1984 | 12–21 | 36.4% | #142 | 1,564 | 0 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | 1985 | 0–6 | 0.0% | #405 | 1,491 | 0 | 9 | 1968 | 45–12 | 78.9% | — | 1,856 | 1 | 5 |
| 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1969 | 49–21 | 70.0% | — | 1,941 | 1 | 8 |
| 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1970 | 72–21 | 77.4% | — | 2,083 | 2 | 14 |
| 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1971 | 80–24 | 76.9% | — | 2,154 | 3 | 22 |
| 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1972 | 61–15 | 80.3% | — | 2,107 | 4 | 29 |
| 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1973 | 65–17 | 79.3% | #6 | 2,102 | 4 | 34 |
| 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1974 | 28–8 | 77.8% | #9 | 2,106 | 4 | 34 |
| 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1975 | 41–12 | 77.4% | #6 | 1,994 | 4 | 37 |
| 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1976 | 35–18 | 66.0% | #13 | 1,974 | 4 | 39 |
| 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1977 | 39–20 | 66.1% | #12 | 1,975 | 4 | 40 |
| 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1978 | 19–19 | 50.0% | #34 | 1,808 | 4 | 40 |
| 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1979 | 4–5 | 44.4% | #207 | 1,746 | 4 | 40 |
| 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1980 | 3–3 | 50.0% | #255 | 1,746 | 4 | 40 |