H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 14:15 UTC
Nikola Pilic vs Ismail El Shafei H2H: 5-3
Nikola Pilic holds a 5–3 lead over Ismail El Shafei in their ATP head-to-head. Across 8 main-draw meetings, Ismail El Shafei leads 2–1 on clay, while Nikola Pilic leads 2–0 on carpet. Most recently, Ismail El Shafei won the 1976 Nottingham fourth round 6-4 7-6.
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CRO
Left-Handed
191 cm / 6'3"
H2H
5
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3
8 main draw meetings
EGY
Age 78
Left-Handed
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 1976* | Nottingham | ATP 250 | R16 | Grass | Ismail El Shafei | 6-4 7-6 | Nikola Pilic | Match data |
| Oct 14, 1971* | Vancouver Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Carpet | Nikola Pilic | 6-2 6-2 | Ismail El Shafei | Match data |
| Jul 15, 1971* | Gstaad | ATP 250 | QF | Clay | Ismail El Shafei | 5-7 7-5 3-1 (ret.) | Nikola Pilic | Match data |
| Apr 21, 1971 | Denver | ATP 250 | RR | Carpet | Nikola Pilic | 6-5 | Ismail El Shafei | Match data |
| Apr 8, 1971* | Miami Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Hard | Nikola Pilic | 6-7 6-2 6-3 | Ismail El Shafei | Match data |
| Aug 26, 1970 | Newport 2 | ATP 250 | RR | Grass | Nikola Pilic | 6-2 6-1 | Ismail El Shafei | Match data |
| May 21, 1970* | Rome | Masters 1000 | R16 | Clay | Nikola Pilic | 6-2 14-12 6-3 | Ismail El Shafei | Match data |
| May 16, 1969* | Brussels | ATP 250 | R16 | Clay | Ismail El Shafei | 6-3 6-3 | Nikola Pilic | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Pilic | #284 | #12 | 0 | 1,953 | 301 | 248 | 54.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | Nikola Pilic | Ismail El Shafei | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 28 | 1968 | 42–46 | 47.7% | — | 1,638 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | 1969 | 27–24 | 52.9% | — | 1,767 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 | 1970 | 47–31 | 60.3% | — | 1,891 | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | 1971 | 39–31 | 55.7% | — | 1,836 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | 1972 | 34–28 | 54.8% | — | 1,894 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | 1973 | 44–27 | 62.0% | #15 | 1,840 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | 1974 | 22–12 | 64.7% | #32 | 1,898 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 35 | 1975 | 20–15 | 57.1% | #50 | 1,857 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 36 | 1976 | 13–14 | 48.1% | #68 | 1,743 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 37 | 1977 | 11–13 | 45.8% | #91 | 1,701 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 38 | 1978 | 2–7 | 22.2% | #284 | 1,622 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |