H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 17:48 UTC

Russell Simpson vs Manuel Orantes H2H: 0-2

Manuel Orantes holds a 2–0 lead over Russell Simpson in their ATP head-to-head. Across 2 main-draw meetings, Manuel Orantes leads 2–0 on clay. Most recently, Manuel Orantes won the 1979 Munich fourth round 2-6 6-4 6-3.

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Russell Simpson

NZL Age 72 Right-Handed 188 cm / 6'2"

H2H

0 – 2

2 main draw meetings

Manuel Orantes

ESP Age 77 Left-Handed 178 cm / 5'10"

H2H Match Log

Date	Tournament	Category	Round	Surface	Winner	Score	Loser	Match
May 26, 1979*	Munich	ATP 250	R16	Clay	Manuel Orantes #14	2-6 6-4 6-3	Russell Simpson #108	Match data
Nov 5, 1975*	Tokyo	ATP 250	R32	Clay	Manuel Orantes #4	6-0 6-2	Russell Simpson #396	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
Manuel Orantes	#798	#2	0	2,229	696	286	70.9%	1	2	1	0	34	38

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							Manuel Orantes
Age	Yr	W-L	Win %	Rank	Elo	GS	Titles	Yr	W-L	Win %	Rank	Elo	GS	Titles
18	1972	0–1	0.0%	—	1,470	0	0	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
19	1973	3–3	50.0%	—	1,498	0	0	1968	30–19	61.2%	—	1,637	0	1
20	1974	5–3	62.5%	#318	1,539	0	0	1969	24–10	70.6%	—	1,809	0	3
21	1975	4–15	21.1%	#183	1,491	0	0	1970	21–8	72.4%	—	1,859	0	3
22	1976	8–16	33.3%	#143	1,490	0	0	1971	36–18	66.7%	—	1,939	0	5
23	1977	6–15	28.6%	#126	1,451	0	0	1972	70–20	77.8%	—	1,998	0	10
24	1978	6–11	35.3%	#108	1,496	0	0	1973	68–23	74.7%	#7	1,858	0	15
25	1979	9–17	34.6%	#133	1,572	0	0	1974	65–30	68.4%	#11	1,946	0	15
26	1980	20–22	47.6%	#76	1,695	0	0	1975	89–18	83.2%	#5	2,052	1	23
27	1981	15–20	42.9%	#88	1,644	0	0	1976	77–17	81.9%	#4	2,181	1	30
28	1982	19–18	51.4%	#50	1,672	0	0	1977	63–21	75.0%	#7	2,062	1	33
29	1983	9–13	40.9%	#96	1,584	0	0	1978	47–18	72.3%	#12	2,026	1	35
30	1984	9–16	36.0%	#121	1,545	0	0	1979	34–23	59.6%	#19	1,895	1	36
31	1985	11–11	50.0%	#117	1,602	0	0	1980	15–9	62.5%	#58	1,877	1	36
32	1986	4–10	28.6%	#180	1,536	0	0	1981	29–23	55.8%	#46	1,847	1	37
33	1987	3–4	42.9%	#324	1,546	0	0	1982	15–8	65.2%	#42	1,870	1	38
34	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	1983	13–16	44.8%	#72	1,711	1	38
35	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	1984	0–5	0.0%	#555	1,634	1	38