H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 02:15 UTC

Roy Emerson vs Rod Laver H2H: 6-26

Rod Laver holds a 26–6 lead over Roy Emerson in their ATP head-to-head. Across 32 main-draw meetings, Rod Laver leads 14–1 on carpet and 7–2 on hard courts. Most recently, Rod Laver won the 1975 Sao Paulo Wct fourth round 6-3 6-2.

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Roy Emerson
AUS Age 89 Right-Handed 183 cm / 6'0"
H2H
6 – 26
32 main draw meetings
Rod Laver
AUS Age 87 Left-Handed 175 cm / 5'9"

H2H Match Log

DateTournamentCategoryRoundSurfaceWinnerScoreLoserMatch
Mar 14, 1975* Sao Paulo Wct ATP 250 R16 Carpet Rod Laver #4 6-3 6-2 Roy Emerson #89 Match data
May 14, 1973* Dallas Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet Rod Laver 7-5 6-2 7-5 Roy Emerson Match data
Apr 14, 1973* Brussels Wct ATP 250 SF Carpet Rod Laver 4-6 6-4 6-1 Roy Emerson Match data
Feb 17, 1973* Toronto Wct ATP 250 F Carpet Rod Laver 6-3 6-4 Roy Emerson Match data
Feb 4, 1973* Richmond Wct ATP 250 F Carpet Rod Laver 6-4 6-3 Roy Emerson Match data
Jan 20, 1973* Miami Wct ATP 250 QF Hard Rod Laver 1-6 6-3 7-6(2) Roy Emerson Match data
Oct 1, 1971* Berkeley ATP 250 R16 Hard Rod Laver 6-7 6-4 6-0 Roy Emerson Match data
Aug 27, 1971* Fort Worth Wct ATP 250 SF Hard Rod Laver 6-1 6-4 Roy Emerson Match data
Aug 6, 1971* Quebec Wct ATP 250 QF Carpet Rod Laver 3-6 7-6 7-6 Roy Emerson Match data
Apr 9, 1971* Miami Wct ATP 250 SF Hard Rod Laver 2-6 6-3 7-5 Roy Emerson Match data
Mar 19, 1971 Champions Classic ATP 250 RR Carpet Rod Laver 6-2 6-3 6-5 Roy Emerson Match data
Mar 19, 1971 Champions Classic ATP 250 RR Carpet Rod Laver 6-3 5-6 6-3 3-6 6-3 Roy Emerson Match data
Oct 5, 1970* Vancouver ATP 250 F Carpet Rod Laver 6-2 6-1 6-2 Roy Emerson Match data
Aug 25, 1970* Fort Worth ATP 250 F Hard Rod Laver 6-3 7-5 Roy Emerson Match data
Jun 8, 1970* St. Louis Wct ATP 250 SF Carpet Rod Laver 4-6 7-5 6-3 Roy Emerson Match data
May 18, 1970* Las Vegas ATP 250 SF Hard Rod Laver 6-3 3-6 6-2 3-6 6-3 Roy Emerson Match data
Feb 6, 1970* Philadelphia Wct ATP 250 R16 Carpet Rod Laver 4-6 6-3 6-4 Roy Emerson Match data
Sep 7, 1969* US Open Grand Slam QF Grass Rod Laver 4-6 8-6 13-11 6-4 Roy Emerson Match data
May 21, 1969* New York 2 ATP 250 F Carpet Rod Laver 6-2 4-6 6-1 Roy Emerson Match data
May 1, 1969 Japanese Championships ATP 250 RR Carpet Roy Emerson 6-4 6-5 Rod Laver Match data
Feb 18, 1969* Hollywood ATP 250 QF Clay Rod Laver 5-7 6-3 6-4 Roy Emerson Match data
Jan 29, 1969* Australian Open Grand Slam R16 Grass Rod Laver 6-2 6-4 3-6 9-7 Roy Emerson Match data
Nov 19, 1968* Wembley 3 ATP 250 R16 Hard Roy Emerson 6-3 9-7 Rod Laver Match data
Nov 17, 1968* Buenos Aires ATP 250 F Clay Roy Emerson 9-7 6-4 6-4 Rod Laver Match data
Oct 31, 1968 Lima Ntl ATP 250 RR Clay Roy Emerson 8-6 6-4 Rod Laver Match data
Oct 27, 1968 La Paz Ntl ATP 250 RR Clay Rod Laver 6-4 6-2 Roy Emerson Match data
Oct 21, 1968 Sao Paulo Ntl 2 ATP 250 RR Clay Rod Laver 6-1 10-8 Roy Emerson Match data
Oct 2, 1968* Midland Ntl ATP 250 SF Hard Roy Emerson 6-4 6-4 Rod Laver Match data
Jul 22, 1968* Los Angeles Ntl ATP 250 SF Carpet Rod Laver 7-5 6-2 Roy Emerson Match data
May 20, 1968* New York Ntl ATP 250 SF Carpet Rod Laver 6-2 6-2 Roy Emerson Match data
Apr 21, 1968* Paris Ntl ATP 250 QF Hard Rod Laver 4-6 6-4 6-2 Roy Emerson Match data
Apr 15, 1968* Hollywood Ntl ATP 250 SF Clay Roy Emerson 6-4 6-1 Rod Laver 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
Roy Emerson #744 #12 0 1,982 275 174 61.2% 0 0 0 0 6 6
Rod Laver #662 #3 0 2,300 576 147 79.7% 5 2 0 0 65 72

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 Roy Emerson Rod Laver
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 1968 44–26 62.9% — 1,790 0 2 1970 89–15 85.6% — 2,213 5 42
32 1969 62–31 66.7% — 1,859 0 5 1971 85–20 81.0% — 2,155 5 49
33 1970 41–25 62.1% — 1,927 0 5 1972 50–16 75.8% — 2,016 5 54
34 1971 46–30 60.5% — 1,910 0 5 1973 67–16 80.7% #8 2,088 5 61
35 1972 31–24 56.4% — 1,898 0 5 1974 45–10 81.8% #4 2,115 5 67
36 1973 35–18 66.0% #12 1,931 0 6 1975 52–13 80.0% #10 2,087 5 72
37 1974 7–5 58.3% #82 1,876 0 6 1976 9–11 45.0% #73 1,995 5 72
38 1975 3–8 27.3% #154 1,800 0 6 1977 5–9 35.7% #124 1,927 5 72
39 1976 0–2 0.0% #310 1,766 0 6 1978 4–3 57.1% #216 1,917 5 72
40 1977 6–4 60.0% #156 1,786 0 6 1979 0–1 0.0% #662 1,901 5 72
46 1983 0–1 0.0% — 1,759 0 6 — — — — — — —