H2H data updated: 2026-09-01 00:00 UTC

John Whitlinger vs Tom Kreiss H2H: 1-0

John Whitlinger holds a 1–0 lead over Tom Kreiss in their ATP head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, John Whitlinger leads 1–0 on clay. Most recently, John Whitlinger won the 1975 Calcutta round of 32 1-6 6-4 6-4.

USA Age 72 Right-Handed 180 cm / 5'11"
H2H
1 0
1 main draw meetings
USA Right-Handed

H2H Match Log

PlayerScorePlayerMatch DataDateRoundTournamentCategorySurface
John Whitlinger 1-6 6-4 6-4 Tom Kreiss Match data Nov 20, 1975* R32 Calcutta ATP 250 Clay

Estimated match date where the exact historical date is unavailable. Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Asterisked totals include editions mapped from documented historical predecessor categories. Mapping details.

Career Comparison

Player Current Peak Pts Elo W L Win % GS 1000 including documented historical predecessor categories Finals 500 including documented historical predecessor categories 250 including documented historical predecessor categories Titles
John Whitlinger #264 #75 0 1,630 45 77 36.9% 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tom Kreiss #366 #131 0 1,526 4 10 28.6% 0 0 0 0 0 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.

John Whitlinger Tom Kreiss
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
1973 1–1 50.0% #143 1,506 0 0 1969 1–1 50.0% 1,506 0 0
1974 11–9 55.0% #85 1,579 0 0 1972 0–1 0.0% 1,495 0 0
1975 6–15 28.6% #98 1,567 0 0 1973 0–1 0.0% 1,492 0 0
1976 17–29 37.0% #130 1,541 0 0 1974 2–1 66.7% 1,507 0 0
1977 7–17 29.2% #127 1,512 0 0 1975 1–3 25.0% #222 1,499 0 0
1978 0–1 0.0% #374 1,497 0 0 1976 0–3 0.0% #288 1,463 0 0
1980 3–5 37.5% #264 1,495 0 0

Surface Results by Career Season

Rows are aligned in career order because complete birth data is unavailable. Results cover completed main-draw matches. Bold green marks the higher win percentage when both players have at least 5 matches on that surface at the aligned age.

John Whitlinger Tom Kreiss
Yr HardClayGrassCarpet Yr HardClayGrassCarpet
W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win %
1973 1 1 2 50.0% 1969 1 1 2 50.0%
1974 2 2 4 50.0% 2 3 5 40.0% 5 2 7 71.4% 2 2 4 50.0% 1972 0 1 1 0.0%
1975 2 3 5 40.0% 4 9 13 30.8% 0 3 3 0.0% 1973 0 1 1 0.0%
1976 8 8 16 50.0% 4 11 15 26.7% 0 2 2 0.0% 5 8 13 38.5% 1974 2 1 3 66.7%
1977 2 7 9 22.2% 3 6 9 33.3% 0 1 1 0.0% 2 3 5 40.0% 1975 0 1 1 0.0% 1 2 3 33.3%
1978 0 1 1 0.0% 1976 0 1 1 0.0% 0 2 2 0.0%
1980 1 3 4 25.0% 0 1 1 0.0% 2 1 3 66.7%
Career 15 24 39 38.5% 14 31 45 31.1% 5 5 10 50.0% 11 17 28 39.3% Career 0 2 2 0.0% 1 3 4 25.0% 3 3 6 50.0% 0 2 2 0.0%

Advanced Statistics Comparison by Career Season

Rows are aligned in career order because complete birth data is unavailable. Metrics are precomputed from eligible main-draw results; point-stat values use the available detailed sample. Bold green marks the stronger value when both underlying samples are sufficient. Lower is better for Schedule because a negative value means a tougher schedule. Career Schedule is normalized per 100 matches.

John Whitlinger Tom Kreiss
Yr Elo P+ Serve+ Return+ PD TPW% Hard Elo Clay Elo Grass Elo Set Win % Set Margin Dec. Set Tiebreak Pressure+ Schedule Yr Elo P+ Serve+ Return+ PD TPW% Hard Elo Clay Elo Grass Elo Set Win % Set Margin Dec. Set Tiebreak Pressure+ Schedule
1973 1506 97.9 50.0% -1.00 +0.16 1969 1506 102.9 40.0% -0.80 1–0 -0.02
1974 1580 113.1 +13 -57 +11 52.9% +0.08 4–3 (57%) 4–3 (57%) +2.32 1972 1496 98.2 33.3% -2.00 0–1 1–0 +0.09
1975 1568 124.8 -12 -22 30.4% -1.39 2–2 (50%) 1–6 (14%) 0.00 1973 1493 100.5 0.0% -4.00 -0.32
1976 1541 118.0 +58 -38 38.0% -0.94 8–8 (50%) 8–5 (62%) +5.18 1974 1507 99.8 +42 57.1% 0.00 1–0 2–1 (67%) +0.46
1977 1513 107.6 +38 -25 34.5% -1.43 3–6 (33%) 4–2 (67%) +1.62 1975 1500 100.0 +37 36.4% -1.27 1–2 (33%) +0.10
1978 1498 92.7 0.0% -5.00 +0.19 1976 1464 100.5 25.0% -1.37 0–2 0–1 +0.43
1980 1495 101.6 +31 38.9% -0.95 1–1 1–0 +1.16
Career 1630 116.6 +37 -33 +11 38.7% -0.96 18–20 (47%) 18–16 (53%) 104.2 +8.71 Career 1526 100.7 +37 +42 36.1% -1.19 3–5 (38%) 3–2 (60%) 99.1 +5.29

Career Rivalries

Each player's five most-played main-draw opponents. The current matchup is highlighted when it appears in a player's top five.