H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 08:25 UTC
Russell Simpson vs Ferdi Taygan H2H: 0-2
Ferdi Taygan holds a 2–0 lead over Russell Simpson in their ATP head-to-head. Across 2 main-draw meetings, Ferdi Taygan leads 2–0 on carpet. Most recently, Ferdi Taygan won the 1979 San Jose third round 1-6 6-1 6-0.
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NZL
Age 72
Right-Handed
188 cm / 6'2"
H2H
0
–
2
2 main draw meetings
USA
Age 69
Right-Handed
173 cm / 5'8"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 1979* | San Jose | ATP 250 | R32 | Carpet | Ferdi Taygan | 1-6 6-1 6-0 | Russell Simpson | Match data |
| Jan 18, 1979* | Baltimore Wct | ATP 250 | R32 | Carpet | Ferdi Taygan | 7-6 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 |
| Ferdi Taygan | #687 | #59 | 0 | 1,745 | 74 | 121 | 37.9% | 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 | Russell Simpson | Ferdi Taygan | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1973 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,491 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1974 | 4–2 | 66.7% | #176 | 1,541 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 1972 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,470 | 0 | 0 | 1975 | 6–7 | 46.2% | #120 | 1,578 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | 1973 | 3–3 | 50.0% | — | 1,498 | 0 | 0 | 1976 | 3–8 | 27.3% | #176 | 1,542 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1974 | 5–3 | 62.5% | #318 | 1,539 | 0 | 0 | 1977 | 0–3 | 0.0% | #173 | 1,526 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | 1975 | 4–15 | 21.1% | #183 | 1,491 | 0 | 0 | 1978 | 5–13 | 27.8% | #152 | 1,516 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 1976 | 8–16 | 33.3% | #143 | 1,490 | 0 | 0 | 1979 | 22–26 | 45.8% | #67 | 1,648 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | 1977 | 6–15 | 28.6% | #126 | 1,451 | 0 | 0 | 1980 | 23–29 | 44.2% | #81 | 1,686 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | 1978 | 6–11 | 35.3% | #108 | 1,496 | 0 | 0 | 1981 | 8–24 | 25.0% | #96 | 1,585 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | 1979 | 9–17 | 34.6% | #133 | 1,572 | 0 | 0 | 1982 | 3–7 | 30.0% | #246 | 1,560 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | 1980 | 20–22 | 47.6% | #76 | 1,695 | 0 | 0 | 1983 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #262 | 1,552 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | 1981 | 15–20 | 42.9% | #88 | 1,644 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | 1982 | 19–18 | 51.4% | #50 | 1,672 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | 1983 | 9–13 | 40.9% | #96 | 1,584 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 | 1984 | 9–16 | 36.0% | #121 | 1,545 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | 1985 | 11–11 | 50.0% | #117 | 1,602 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | 1986 | 4–10 | 28.6% | #180 | 1,536 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | 1987 | 3–4 | 42.9% | #324 | 1,546 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |