H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 02:15 UTC
Russell Simpson vs Brian Teacher H2H: 1-3
Brian Teacher holds a 3–1 lead over Russell Simpson in their ATP head-to-head. Across 4 main-draw meetings, they are tied 1–1 on grass, while Brian Teacher leads 1–0 on carpet. Most recently, Russell Simpson won the 1986 Queen's Club second round 6-4 6-4.
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NZL
Age 72
Right-Handed
188 cm / 6'2"
H2H
1
–
3
4 main draw meetings
USA
Age 71
Right-Handed
190 cm / 6'3"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 1986* | Queen's Club | ATP 250 | R64 | Grass | Russell Simpson | 6-4 6-4 | Brian Teacher | Match data |
| Nov 19, 1982* | Dortmund Wct | ATP 250 | R16 | Carpet | Brian Teacher | 3-6 6-3 6-3 | Russell Simpson | Match data |
| Dec 20, 1980* | Sydney Outdoor | ATP 250 | SF | Grass | Brian Teacher | 6-4 7-5 | Russell Simpson | Match data |
| Aug 13, 1980* | Montreal / Toronto | Masters 1000 | R64 | Hard | Brian Teacher | 6-3 7-6 | Russell Simpson | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Simpson | #1,013 | #47 | 0 | 1,765 | 131 | 195 | 40.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Teacher | #938 | #7 | 0 | 2,043 | 338 | 237 | 58.8% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
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 | Russell Simpson | Brian Teacher | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1971 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,498 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 1972 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,470 | 0 | 0 | 1973 | 6–6 | 50.0% | #158 | 1,543 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | 1973 | 3–3 | 50.0% | — | 1,498 | 0 | 0 | 1974 | 9–7 | 56.2% | #121 | 1,642 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1974 | 5–3 | 62.5% | #318 | 1,539 | 0 | 0 | 1975 | 5–9 | 35.7% | #109 | 1,602 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | 1975 | 4–15 | 21.1% | #183 | 1,491 | 0 | 0 | 1976 | 11–12 | 47.8% | #81 | 1,625 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 1976 | 8–16 | 33.3% | #143 | 1,490 | 0 | 0 | 1977 | 31–31 | 50.0% | #54 | 1,774 | 0 | 1 |
| 23 | 1977 | 6–15 | 28.6% | #126 | 1,451 | 0 | 0 | 1978 | 38–23 | 62.3% | #31 | 1,925 | 0 | 2 |
| 24 | 1978 | 6–11 | 35.3% | #108 | 1,496 | 0 | 0 | 1979 | 19–18 | 51.4% | #59 | 1,806 | 0 | 3 |
| 25 | 1979 | 9–17 | 34.6% | #133 | 1,572 | 0 | 0 | 1980 | 63–26 | 70.8% | #20 | 2,039 | 1 | 4 |
| 26 | 1980 | 20–22 | 47.6% | #76 | 1,695 | 0 | 0 | 1981 | 33–16 | 67.3% | #9 | 1,987 | 1 | 5 |
| 27 | 1981 | 15–20 | 42.9% | #88 | 1,644 | 0 | 0 | 1982 | 42–20 | 67.7% | #19 | 1,935 | 1 | 6 |
| 28 | 1982 | 19–18 | 51.4% | #50 | 1,672 | 0 | 0 | 1983 | 33–21 | 61.1% | #29 | 1,822 | 1 | 8 |
| 29 | 1983 | 9–13 | 40.9% | #96 | 1,584 | 0 | 0 | 1984 | 23–18 | 56.1% | #53 | 1,765 | 1 | 8 |
| 30 | 1984 | 9–16 | 36.0% | #121 | 1,545 | 0 | 0 | 1985 | 17–16 | 51.5% | #66 | 1,708 | 1 | 8 |
| 31 | 1985 | 11–11 | 50.0% | #117 | 1,602 | 0 | 0 | 1986 | 8–13 | 38.1% | #104 | 1,618 | 1 | 8 |
| 32 | 1986 | 4–10 | 28.6% | #180 | 1,536 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | 1987 | 3–4 | 42.9% | #324 | 1,546 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |