H2H data updated: 2026-09-06 00:00 UTC

Larry Stefanki vs Taisen Kanai H2H: 1-0

Larry Stefanki holds a 1–0 lead over Taisen Kanai in their ATP head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, Larry Stefanki leads 1–0 on clay. Most recently, Larry Stefanki won the 1981 Japan Open round of 32 6-0 6-3.

USA Age 69 Right-Handed 178 cm / 5'10"
H2H
1 0
1 main-draw meetings
JPN Right-Handed

H2H Match Log

PlayerScorePlayerMatch DataDateRoundTournamentCategorySurface
Larry Stefanki 6-0 6-3 Taisen Kanai Match data Oct 22, 1981* R32 Japan Open 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
Larry Stefanki #1,109 #35 8 1,729 53 87 37.9% 0 0 0 0 1 1
Taisen Kanai #662 #465 0 1,500 1 3 25.0% 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.

Larry Stefanki Taisen Kanai
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
1979 1–1 50.0% #245 1,511 0 0 1978 0–1 0.0% #465 1,494 0 0
1980 0–4 0.0% #325 1,471 0 0 1979 0–1 0.0% #662 1,471 0 0
1981 12–18 40.0% 1,521 0 0 1981 1–1 50.0% 1,473 0 0
1982 6–15 28.6% 1,466 0 0
1983 7–9 43.8% #223 1,545 0 0
1984 11–13 45.8% #115 1,599 0 0
1985 11–15 42.3% #54 1,632 0 1
1986 4–9 30.8% #241 1,626 0 1
1987 1–2 33.3% #273 1,597 0 1
1990 0–1 0.0% #706 1,579 0 1

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.

Larry Stefanki Taisen Kanai
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 %
1979 1 1 2 50.0% 1978 0 1 1 0.0%
1980 0 1 1 0.0% 0 2 2 0.0% 0 1 1 0.0% 1979 0 1 1 0.0%
1981 5 6 11 45.5% 5 5 10 50.0% 1 4 5 20.0% 1 3 4 25.0% 1981 1 1 2 50.0%
1982 3 7 10 30.0% 0 1 1 0.0% 3 5 8 37.5% 0 2 2 0.0%
1983 5 4 9 55.6% 1 1 2 50.0% 0 2 2 0.0% 1 2 3 33.3%
1984 8 9 17 47.1% 0 2 2 0.0% 3 2 5 60.0%
1985 9 8 17 52.9% 2 3 5 40.0% 0 4 4 0.0%
1986 2 4 6 33.3% 0 1 1 0.0% 2 4 6 33.3%
1987 1 1 2 50.0% 0 1 1 0.0%
1990 0 1 1 0.0%
Career 34 42 76 44.7% 6 10 16 37.5% 6 17 23 26.1% 7 18 25 28.0% Career 1 3 4 25.0%

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.

Larry Stefanki Taisen Kanai
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
1979 1512 108.9 50.0% +0.75 +0.11 1978 1495 106.4 33.3% -1.33 0–1 -0.13
1980 1472 102.7 0.0% -3.00 0–1 +0.19 1979 1472 91.9 0.0% -3.50 +0.42
1981 1521 118.3 +46 -21 +12 35.2% -0.75 4–2 (67%) 4–7 (36%) 101.2 +3.32 1981 1473 95.6 40.0% -0.80 1–0 +0.41
1982 1466 112.8 +46 +35 43.3% -0.22 0–10 (0%) 4–9 (31%) 86.9 +1.57
1983 1546 120.9 +40 42.9% -0.69 5–3 (63%) 6–5 (55%) 104.0 -0.35
1984 1599 124.6 +60 44.3% -0.25 5–3 (63%) 5–5 (50%) 105.4 +1.47
1985 1633 134.7 +26 -155 43.5% -0.63 3–4 (43%) 4–4 (50%) 101.4 -1.72
1986 1627 125.3 +4 36.7% -0.97 1–3 (25%) 3–3 (50%) 97.2 -1.43
1987 1598 99.0 33.3% -1.44 1–0 1–0 +0.36
1990 1579 97.8 0.0% -3.50 +0.15
Career 1729 127.8 +39 -21 -24 39.8% -0.63 19–25 (43%) 27–34 (44%) 98.3 +2.64 Career 1500 97.1 30.0% -1.50 1–1 +17.50

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.