H2H data updated: 2026-07-14 14:15 UTC
R. Emerson vs Bob Lutz H2H: 6-3
R. Emerson holds a 6–3 lead over Bob Lutz in their ATP head-to-head. Across 9 main-draw meetings, R. Emerson leads 3–2 on carpet and 2–0 on hard courts. Most recently, R. Emerson won the 1977 La Costa fourth round 6-3 DEF.
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AUS
Age 89
Right-Handed
183 cm / 6'0"
H2H
6
–
3
9 main draw meetings
USA
Age 78
Right-Handed
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1977* | La Costa | ATP 250 | R16 | Hard | R. Emerson | 6-3 DEF | Bob Lutz | Match data |
| Feb 3, 1973* | Richmond Wct | ATP 250 | QF | Carpet | R. Emerson | 6-4 3-6 6-2 | Bob Lutz | Match data |
| May 5, 1972* | Denver Wct | ATP 250 | QF | Carpet | R. Emerson | 6-2 3-6 6-1 | Bob Lutz | Match data |
| Mar 9, 1972 | Hartford | ATP 250 | RR | Carpet | R. Emerson | 3-6 7-6 6-4 | Bob Lutz | Match data |
| Feb 12, 1972* | Philadelphia Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Carpet | Bob Lutz | 6-3 6-2 | R. Emerson | Match data |
| Oct 22, 1971* | Barcelona Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Clay | Bob Lutz | 6-3 6-2 | R. Emerson | Match data |
| Oct 21, 1971* | Cologne Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Carpet | Bob Lutz | 7-6 6-2 | R. Emerson | Match data |
| Jun 27, 1971* | Wimbledon | Grand Slam | R32 | Grass | R. Emerson | 8-9 6-3 9-8 9-8 | Bob Lutz | Match data |
| Oct 11, 1969* | Las Vegas | ATP 250 | QF | Hard | R. Emerson | 6-4 6-3 | Bob Lutz | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Emerson | #744 | #12 | 0 | 1,982 | 275 | 174 | 61.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Bob Lutz | — | — | — | 2,051 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 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 | R. Emerson | Bob Lutz | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 31 | 1968 | 44–26 | 62.9% | — | 1,790 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | 1969 | 62–31 | 66.7% | — | 1,859 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | 1970 | 41–25 | 62.1% | — | 1,927 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | 1971 | 46–30 | 60.5% | — | 1,910 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 35 | 1972 | 31–24 | 56.4% | — | 1,898 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 36 | 1973 | 35–18 | 66.0% | #12 | 1,931 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 37 | 1974 | 7–5 | 58.3% | #82 | 1,876 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 38 | 1975 | 3–8 | 27.3% | #154 | 1,800 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 39 | 1976 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #310 | 1,766 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40 | 1977 | 6–4 | 60.0% | #156 | 1,786 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 46 | 1983 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,759 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |