H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 17:48 UTC
John Alexander vs Marty Riessen H2H: 7-10
Marty Riessen holds a 10–7 lead over John Alexander in their ATP head-to-head. Across 17 main-draw meetings, Marty Riessen leads 4–3 on clay and 3–1 on carpet. Most recently, Marty Riessen won the 1978 Philadelphia Wct second round 7-6 6-7 6-3.
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AUS
Age 75
Right-Handed
190 cm / 6'3"
H2H
7
–
10
17 main draw meetings
USA
Age 84
Right-Handed
185 cm / 6'1"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 1978* | Philadelphia Wct | ATP 250 | R64 | Carpet | Marty Riessen | 7-6 6-7 6-3 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Aug 29, 1975* | US Open | Grand Slam | R128 | Clay | John Alexander | 7-6 6-1 | Marty Riessen | Match data |
| Apr 25, 1975* | Houston | ATP 250 | R16 | Clay | John Alexander | 6-3 6-1 | Marty Riessen | Match data |
| Apr 4, 1975* | Tuscon | ATP 250 | R16 | Hard | John Alexander | 7-6 6-2 | Marty Riessen | Match data |
| Feb 28, 1975* | San Antonio Wct | ATP 250 | QF | Hard | John Alexander | 6-3 6-4 | Marty Riessen | Match data |
| Jul 28, 1974* | Washington | ATP 250 | QF | Clay | Marty Riessen | 7-5 6-7 6-1 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Jan 19, 1974* | Lakeway | ATP 250 | SF | Hard | John Alexander | 4-6 7-6 7-5 | Marty Riessen | Match data |
| Oct 25, 1972* | Vancouver Wct | ATP 250 | R32 | Carpet | Marty Riessen | 7-6 6-2 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Feb 12, 1972* | Philadelphia Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Carpet | Marty Riessen | 4-6 6-3 7-6 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Aug 27, 1971* | Fort Worth Wct | ATP 250 | QF | Hard | Marty Riessen | 7-6 1-6 6-3 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Jun 25, 1971* | Wimbledon | Grand Slam | R64 | Grass | Marty Riessen | 9-8 6-2 6-3 | John Alexander | Match data |
| May 25, 1971* | Roland Garros | Grand Slam | R64 | Clay | Marty Riessen | 0-6 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-3 | John Alexander | Match data |
| May 21, 1971* | Tehran Wct | ATP 250 | F | Clay | Marty Riessen | 6-7 6-1 6-3 7-6 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Feb 12, 1971* | Philadelphia Wct | ATP 250 | R32 | Carpet | John Alexander | 6-4 7-6(9) | Marty Riessen | Match data |
| Jan 4, 1969* | Perth | ATP 250 | SF | Grass | Marty Riessen | 7-5 6-4 2-6 6-3 | John Alexander | Match data |
| May 4, 1968* | Reggio Calabria | ATP 250 | QF | Clay | Marty Riessen | 6-2 6-0 | John Alexander | Match data |
| Apr 26, 1968* | Naples | ATP 250 | R16 | Clay | John Alexander | 6-4 10-8 | Marty Riessen | 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 |
| Marty Riessen | #382 | #11 | 0 | 2,101 | 533 | 316 | 62.8% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 15 |
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 | Marty Riessen | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1968 | 95–36 | 72.5% | — | 1,661 | 0 | 6 |
| 27 | 1979 | 43–28 | 60.6% | #20 | 1,815 | 0 | 6 | 1969 | 47–34 | 58.0% | — | 1,818 | 0 | 7 |
| 28 | 1980 | 11–20 | 35.5% | #100 | 1,702 | 0 | 6 | 1970 | 52–29 | 64.2% | — | 1,936 | 0 | 9 |
| 29 | 1981 | 23–21 | 52.3% | #75 | 1,746 | 0 | 6 | 1971 | 68–31 | 68.7% | — | 1,984 | 0 | 10 |
| 30 | 1982 | 38–21 | 64.4% | #31 | 1,791 | 0 | 8 | 1972 | 55–28 | 66.3% | — | 1,968 | 0 | 11 |
| 31 | 1983 | 24–25 | 49.0% | #77 | 1,656 | 0 | 9 | 1973 | 46–25 | 64.8% | #13 | 1,858 | 0 | 12 |
| 32 | 1984 | 12–21 | 36.4% | #142 | 1,564 | 0 | 9 | 1974 | 55–24 | 69.6% | #12 | 1,953 | 0 | 13 |
| 33 | 1985 | 0–6 | 0.0% | #405 | 1,491 | 0 | 9 | 1975 | 23–16 | 59.0% | #24 | 1,872 | 0 | 14 |
| 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1976 | 18–23 | 43.9% | #59 | 1,822 | 0 | 14 |
| 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1977 | 18–19 | 48.6% | #57 | 1,829 | 0 | 14 |
| 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1978 | 11–11 | 50.0% | #83 | 1,785 | 0 | 14 |
| 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1979 | 34–23 | 59.6% | #37 | 1,831 | 0 | 15 |
| 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1980 | 10–13 | 43.5% | #92 | 1,691 | 0 | 15 |
| 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1981 | 1–4 | 20.0% | #93 | 1,688 | 0 | 15 |