H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 14:15 UTC

John Newcombe vs Bob Lutz H2H: 3-5

Bob Lutz holds a 5–3 lead over John Newcombe in their ATP head-to-head. Across 8 main-draw meetings, Bob Lutz leads 2–1 on carpet and 3–0 on hard courts. Most recently, Bob Lutz won the 1978 Palm Springs second round 6-2 6-3.

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John Newcombe
AUS Age 82 Right-Handed 183 cm / 6'0"
H2H
3 – 5
8 main draw meetings
Bob Lutz
USA Age 78 Right-Handed

H2H Match Log

DateTournamentCategoryRoundSurfaceWinnerScoreLoserMatch
Feb 15, 1978* Palm Springs ATP 250 R64 Hard Bob Lutz 6-2 6-3 John Newcombe #24 Match data
Mar 14, 1976* Memphis Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet Bob Lutz 6-7(6) 6-3 6-2 John Newcombe #22 Match data
May 16, 1975* Las Vegas ATP 250 R16 Hard Bob Lutz 6-4 7-6 John Newcombe #4 Match data
Apr 12, 1974* New Orleans Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet John Newcombe #2 6-4 7-5 Bob Lutz Match data
Dec 1, 1972* Rome Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet Bob Lutz 6-7 7-6 6-3 John Newcombe Match data
Jul 9, 1972* Boston Wct ATP 250 R32 Hard Bob Lutz 4-6 6-1 7-6 John Newcombe Match data
May 8, 1971* Rome Masters 1000 R16 Clay John Newcombe 6-3 6-1 Bob Lutz Match data
Jan 14, 1970* Melbourne ATP 250 R16 Grass John Newcombe 6-3 2-6 6-3 Bob Lutz 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 Newcombe #826 #1 0 2,201 556 224 71.3% 5 2 0 0 34 41
Bob Lutz — — — 2,051 — — — 0 0 0 0 8 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.

Age John Newcombe Bob Lutz
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
24 1968 70–37 65.4% — 1,819 0 8 — — — — — — —
25 1969 64–26 71.1% — 1,887 0 10 — — — — — — —
26 1970 65–23 73.9% — 2,031 1 14 — — — — — — —
27 1971 61–18 77.2% — 2,082 2 20 — — — — — — —
28 1972 69–22 75.8% — 2,129 2 27 — — — — — — —
29 1973 59–19 75.6% #2 2,052 4 31 — — — — — — —
30 1974 87–16 84.5% #2 2,115 4 40 — — — — — — —
31 1975 21–9 70.0% #20 2,004 5 41 — — — — — — —
32 1976 21–17 55.3% #21 1,827 5 41 — — — — — — —
33 1977 5–6 45.5% #119 1,833 5 41 — — — — — — —
34 1978 30–25 54.5% #24 1,815 5 41 — — — — — — —
35 1979 4–3 57.1% #226 1,831 5 41 — — — — — — —
36 1980 0–2 0.0% — 1,799 5 41 — — — — — — —
37 1981 0–1 0.0% #594 1,792 5 41 — — — — — — —