H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 08:25 UTC
Ken Rosewall vs Ismail El Shafei H2H: 6-1
Ken Rosewall holds a 6–1 lead over Ismail El Shafei in their ATP head-to-head. Across 7 main-draw meetings, Ken Rosewall leads 3–0 on clay, while they are tied 1–1 on carpet. Most recently, Ken Rosewall won the 1977 North Conway second round 6-1 6-4.
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AUS
Age 91
Right-Handed
170 cm / 5'7"
H2H
6
–
1
7 main draw meetings
EGY
Age 78
Left-Handed
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1977* | North Conway | ATP 250 | R64 | Clay | Ken Rosewall | 6-1 6-4 | Ismail El Shafei | Match data |
| Nov 4, 1976* | Tokyo Outdoor | ATP 250 | R32 | Clay | Ken Rosewall | 6-1 4-6 6-1 | Ismail El Shafei | Match data |
| Apr 20, 1973* | Charlotte Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Clay | Ken Rosewall | 6-7 6-0 6-1 | Ismail El Shafei | Match data |
| Mar 2, 1973* | Chicago Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Carpet | Ken Rosewall | 6-0 6-3 | Ismail El Shafei | Match data |
| Apr 21, 1971 | Denver | ATP 250 | RR | Carpet | Ismail El Shafei | 6-5 | Ken Rosewall | Match data |
| Mar 16, 1971* | Australian Open | Grand Slam | R16 | Grass | Ken Rosewall | 6-0 6-2 7-6 | Ismail El Shafei | Match data |
| May 10, 1970* | Atlanta | ATP 250 | R16 | Hard | Ken Rosewall | 6-2 6-3 | Ismail El Shafei | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | #255 | #2 | 0 | 2,231 | 541 | 195 | 73.5% | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 40 |
| Ismail El Shafei | — | — | — | 1,916 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 | Ken Rosewall | Ismail El Shafei | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 33 | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |