H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 14:15 UTC

Rod Laver vs Bob Lutz H2H: 10-4

Rod Laver holds a 10–4 lead over Bob Lutz in their ATP head-to-head. Across 14 main-draw meetings, Rod Laver leads 4–2 on carpet and 5–1 on hard courts. Most recently, Rod Laver won the 1974 Las Vegas quarterfinal 6-7 6-3 6-1.

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Rod Laver
AUS Age 87 Left-Handed 175 cm / 5'9"
H2H
10 – 4
14 main draw meetings
Bob Lutz
USA Age 78 Right-Handed

H2H Match Log

DateTournamentCategoryRoundSurfaceWinnerScoreLoserMatch
May 18, 1974* Las Vegas ATP 250 QF Hard Rod Laver #6 6-7 6-3 6-1 Bob Lutz Match data
Jan 20, 1973* Miami Wct ATP 250 SF Hard Rod Laver 6-4 3-6 6-2 Bob Lutz Match data
Jul 11, 1972* Boston Wct ATP 250 QF Hard Bob Lutz 6-4 6-4 Rod Laver Match data
Mar 21, 1972* Chicago Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet Bob Lutz 2-6 6-4 6-3 Rod Laver Match data
Feb 13, 1972* Philadelphia Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet Rod Laver 7-6 6-1 Bob Lutz Match data
Feb 11, 1972* Richmond Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet Rod Laver 3-6 6-4 6-4 Bob Lutz Match data
Nov 23, 1971* Dallas ATP 250 QF Carpet Rod Laver 6-3 6-4 6-4 Bob Lutz Match data
Nov 19, 1971* Bologna Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet Rod Laver 7-6 6-4 Bob Lutz Match data
Oct 23, 1971* Barcelona Wct ATP 250 QF Clay Bob Lutz 6-2 7-6 Rod Laver Match data
Oct 22, 1971* Cologne Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet Bob Lutz 6-4 7-6 Rod Laver Match data
Oct 2, 1971* Berkeley ATP 250 QF Hard Rod Laver 7-6 2-6 6-4 Bob Lutz Match data
Aug 26, 1971* Fort Worth Wct ATP 250 R16 Hard Rod Laver 6-7 6-2 6-3 Bob Lutz Match data
Jun 19, 1970* London / Queen's Club ATP 250 R16 Grass Rod Laver 6-1 8-6 Bob Lutz Match data
Sep 17, 1968* Los Angeles ATP 250 R32 Hard Rod Laver 6-3 6-4 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
Rod Laver #662 #3 0 2,300 576 147 79.7% 5 2 0 0 65 72
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 Rod Laver Bob Lutz
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
29 1968 73–19 79.3% — 1,881 1 13 — — — — — — —
30 1969 97–14 87.4% — 2,161 5 29 — — — — — — —
31 1970 89–15 85.6% — 2,213 5 42 — — — — — — —
32 1971 85–20 81.0% — 2,155 5 49 — — — — — — —
33 1972 50–16 75.8% — 2,016 5 54 — — — — — — —
34 1973 67–16 80.7% #8 2,088 5 61 — — — — — — —
35 1974 45–10 81.8% #4 2,115 5 67 — — — — — — —
36 1975 52–13 80.0% #10 2,087 5 72 — — — — — — —
37 1976 9–11 45.0% #73 1,995 5 72 — — — — — — —
38 1977 5–9 35.7% #124 1,927 5 72 — — — — — — —
39 1978 4–3 57.1% #216 1,917 5 72 — — — — — — —
40 1979 0–1 0.0% #662 1,901 5 72 — — — — — — —