H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 17:48 UTC
John James vs Ross Case H2H: 1-2
Ross Case holds a 2–1 lead over John James in their ATP head-to-head. Across 3 main-draw meetings, Ross Case leads 2–0 on clay, while John James leads 1–0 on grass. Most recently, Ross Case won the 1980 Madrid fourth round 6-2 6-2.
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AUS
Age 75
Right-Handed
183 cm / 6'0"
H2H
1
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2
3 main draw meetings
AUS
Age 74
Right-Handed
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 1980* | Madrid | ATP 250 | R16 | Clay | Ross Case | 6-2 6-2 | John James | Match data |
| Jun 1, 1979* | Roland Garros | Grand Slam | R64 | Clay | Ross Case | 6-1 6-3 7-6 | John James | Match data |
| Dec 15, 1972* | Adelaide (2) | ATP 250 | R16 | Grass | John James | 6-3 6-3 | Ross Case | 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 James | #808 | #81 | 28 | 1,681 | 98 | 144 | 40.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ross Case | #758 | #14 | 0 | 1,960 | 294 | 276 | 51.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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 James | Ross Case | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1968 | 3–3 | 50.0% | — | 1,503 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1968 | 3–3 | 50.0% | — | 1,517 | 0 | 0 | 1969 | 4–4 | 50.0% | — | 1,527 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1970 | 11–8 | 57.9% | — | 1,580 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | 1970 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,514 | 0 | 0 | 1971 | 26–20 | 56.5% | — | 1,642 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1972 | 22–21 | 51.2% | — | 1,687 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | 1972 | 7–4 | 63.6% | — | 1,572 | 0 | 0 | 1973 | 42–34 | 55.3% | #42 | 1,809 | 0 | 1 |
| 22 | 1973 | 0–5 | 0.0% | — | 1,503 | 0 | 0 | 1974 | 43–28 | 60.6% | #29 | 1,828 | 0 | 2 |
| 23 | 1974 | 2–3 | 40.0% | #249 | 1,513 | 0 | 0 | 1975 | 38–22 | 63.3% | #27 | 1,933 | 0 | 4 |
| 24 | 1975 | 5–10 | 33.3% | #135 | 1,515 | 0 | 0 | 1976 | 28–24 | 53.8% | #45 | 1,832 | 0 | 4 |
| 25 | 1976 | 6–14 | 30.0% | #146 | 1,511 | 0 | 0 | 1977 | 21–24 | 46.7% | #55 | 1,758 | 0 | 4 |
| 26 | 1977 | 16–23 | 41.0% | #110 | 1,582 | 0 | 0 | 1978 | 14–19 | 42.4% | #86 | 1,680 | 0 | 4 |
| 27 | 1978 | 20–27 | 42.6% | #102 | 1,627 | 0 | 0 | 1979 | 24–26 | 48.0% | #74 | 1,674 | 0 | 4 |
| 28 | 1979 | 19–22 | 46.3% | #91 | 1,643 | 0 | 0 | 1980 | 11–20 | 35.5% | #163 | 1,619 | 0 | 4 |
| 29 | 1980 | 12–25 | 32.4% | #209 | 1,492 | 0 | 0 | 1981 | 5–15 | 25.0% | #163 | 1,500 | 0 | 4 |
| 30 | 1981 | 3–4 | 42.9% | #209 | 1,489 | 0 | 0 | 1982 | 1–5 | 16.7% | #215 | 1,466 | 0 | 4 |
| 31 | 1982 | 4–3 | 57.1% | #295 | 1,559 | 0 | 0 | 1983 | 1–3 | 25.0% | #415 | 1,458 | 0 | 4 |