H2H data updated: 2026-09-02 00:00 UTC

Ron Hightower vs Craig Edwards H2H: 0-1

Craig Edwards holds a 1–0 lead over Ron Hightower in their ATP head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, Craig Edwards leads 1–0 on grass. Most recently, Craig Edwards won the 1981 Sydney International round of 64 7-5 6-4.

USA Age 67 Right-Handed 185 cm / 6'1"
H2H
0 1
1 main draw meetings
USA Age 71 Right-Handed 175 cm / 5'9"

H2H Match Log

PlayerScorePlayerMatch DataDateRoundTournamentCategorySurface
Craig Edwards 7-5 6-4 Ron Hightower Match data Dec 16, 1981* R64 Sydney International ATP 250 Grass

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
Ron Hightower #466 #97 0 1,550 7 20 25.9% 0 0 0 0 0 0
Craig Edwards #563 #258 0 1,515 2 8 20.0% 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.

Age Ron Hightower Craig Edwards
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
21 1980 0–1 0.0% #344 0 0
22 1981 4–12 25.0% #98 1,456 0 0
23 1982 3–5 37.5% #174 1,477 0 0
24 1983 0–2 0.0% #289 1,456 0 0
25 1980 0–1 0.0% #365 1,498 0 0
26 1981 2–4 33.3% 1,509 0 0
27 1982 0–3 0.0% 1,469 0 0

Advanced Statistics Comparison by Age

Seasons are aligned by the age each player spent most of that calendar year. 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.

Age Ron Hightower Craig Edwards
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
22 1981 1457 111.5 +72 +55 +35 34.1% -0.88 2–5 (29%) 3–3 (50%) +0.24
23 1982 1478 110.9 +64 44.4% +0.06 0–2 1–2 (33%) +0.65
24 1983 1456 98.3 0.0% -3.25 0–1 +0.18
25 1980 1499 101.7 33.3% -1.33 0–1 1–0 -0.30
26 1981 1509 115.1 +55 28.6% -1.14 1–0 1–1 -0.10
27 1982 1470 100.1 0.0% -3.14 +0.11
Career 1550 110.4 +67 +55 +35 34.9% -0.76 2–7 (22%) 4–6 (40%) 94.3 +4.12 1516 108.7 +55 20.8% -1.75 1–1 2–1 (67%) -2.90

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.