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.

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

DateTournamentCategoryRoundSurfaceWinnerScoreLoserMatch
Oct 14, 1978* Brisbane ATP 250 SF Grass John Alexander #19 6-1 6-1 Ken Rosewall #24 Match data
Feb 2, 1978* Richmond Wct ATP 250 R32 Carpet Ken Rosewall #15 3-6 6-0 6-3 John Alexander #21 Match data
Dec 30, 1977* Australian Open (2) Grand Slam QF Grass John Alexander #23 7-6 7-6 4-6 6-1 Ken Rosewall #13 Match data
Nov 14, 1977 Wct Challenge Cup ATP 250 RR Carpet Ken Rosewall #12 5-6 6-4 6-4 John Alexander #20 Match data
Apr 29, 1977* Las Vegas ATP 250 R16 Hard John Alexander #26 3-6 7-5 6-3 Ken Rosewall #15 Match data
Apr 23, 1977* Charlotte Wct ATP 250 R16 Carpet John Alexander #28 1-6 6-2 6-1 Ken Rosewall #15 Match data
Feb 15, 1976 Wct Challenge Cup ATP 250 RR Hard Ken Rosewall #6 3-6 7-5 7-6 7-6 John Alexander #13 Match data
Aug 9, 1975* North Conway ATP 250 QF Clay Ken Rosewall #3 6-0 6-3 John Alexander #14 Match data
Apr 26, 1975* Houston ATP 250 QF Clay Ken Rosewall #6 6-1 7-5 John Alexander #13 Match data
Apr 1, 1974* Tuscon ATP 250 R64 Hard Ken Rosewall #5 6-4 6-7 6-3 John Alexander #28 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
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
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