H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 14:15 UTC
Leif Shiras vs Russell Simpson H2H: 0-2
Russell Simpson holds a 2–0 lead over Leif Shiras in their ATP head-to-head. Across 2 main-draw meetings, Russell Simpson leads 1–0 on grass and 1–0 on hard courts. Most recently, Russell Simpson won the 1985 Queen's Club third round 6-7 6-1 6-3.
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USA
Age 66
Right-Handed
183 cm / 6'0"
H2H
0
–
2
2 main draw meetings
NZL
Age 72
Right-Handed
188 cm / 6'2"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1985* | Queen's Club | ATP 250 | R32 | Grass | Russell Simpson | 6-7 6-1 6-3 | Leif Shiras | Match data |
| Aug 22, 1984* | Cincinnati | Masters 1000 | R64 | Hard | Russell Simpson | 7-6 6-4 | Leif Shiras | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leif Shiras | #1,118 | #31 | 291 | 1,687 | 71 | 102 | 41.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Russell Simpson | #1,013 | #47 | 0 | 1,765 | 131 | 195 | 40.2% | 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.
| Age | Leif Shiras | Russell Simpson | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1972 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,470 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1973 | 3–3 | 50.0% | — | 1,498 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1980 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #482 | 1,474 | 0 | 0 | 1974 | 5–3 | 62.5% | #318 | 1,539 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1975 | 4–15 | 21.1% | #183 | 1,491 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 1982 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,454 | 0 | 0 | 1976 | 8–16 | 33.3% | #143 | 1,490 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | 1983 | 2–2 | 50.0% | #408 | 1,484 | 0 | 0 | 1977 | 6–15 | 28.6% | #126 | 1,451 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | 1984 | 15–16 | 48.4% | #61 | 1,555 | 0 | 0 | 1978 | 6–11 | 35.3% | #108 | 1,496 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | 1985 | 17–19 | 47.2% | #123 | 1,645 | 0 | 0 | 1979 | 9–17 | 34.6% | #133 | 1,572 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | 1986 | 2–5 | 28.6% | #176 | 1,591 | 0 | 0 | 1980 | 20–22 | 47.6% | #76 | 1,695 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | 1987 | 4–11 | 26.7% | #157 | 1,524 | 0 | 0 | 1981 | 15–20 | 42.9% | #88 | 1,644 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | 1988 | 9–12 | 42.9% | #110 | 1,586 | 0 | 0 | 1982 | 19–18 | 51.4% | #50 | 1,672 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | 1989 | 14–16 | 46.7% | #85 | 1,636 | 0 | 0 | 1983 | 9–13 | 40.9% | #96 | 1,584 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 1990 | 8–18 | 30.8% | #181 | 1,552 | 0 | 0 | 1984 | 9–16 | 36.0% | #121 | 1,545 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1985 | 11–11 | 50.0% | #117 | 1,602 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1986 | 4–10 | 28.6% | #180 | 1,536 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1987 | 3–4 | 42.9% | #324 | 1,546 | 0 | 0 |