H2H data updated: 2026-07-20 14:15 UTC
Russell Simpson vs Robert Vant Hof H2H: 1-2
Robert Vant Hof holds a 2–1 lead over Russell Simpson in their ATP head-to-head. Across 3 main-draw meetings, Robert Vant Hof leads 2–1 on hard courts. Most recently, Robert Vant Hof won the 1984 Cleveland third round 6-7 6-4 7-4.
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NZL
Age 72
Right-Handed
188 cm / 6'2"
H2H
1
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2
3 main draw meetings
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1984* | Cleveland | ATP 250 | R32 | Hard | Robert Vant Hof | 6-7 6-4 7-4 | Russell Simpson | Match data |
| Feb 25, 1983* | La Quinta | ATP 250 | R16 | Hard | Robert Vant Hof | 6-0 6-3 | Russell Simpson | Match data |
| Jan 16, 1982* | Auckland | ATP 250 | SF | Hard | Russell Simpson | 6-2 7-5 | Robert Vant Hof | 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 |
| Robert Vant Hof | — | — | — | 1,878 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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.
| Russell Simpson | Robert Vant Hof | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles |
| 1972 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,470 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1973 | 3–3 | 50.0% | — | 1,498 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1974 | 5–3 | 62.5% | #318 | 1,539 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 4–15 | 21.1% | #183 | 1,491 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1976 | 8–16 | 33.3% | #143 | 1,490 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1977 | 6–15 | 28.6% | #126 | 1,451 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1978 | 6–11 | 35.3% | #108 | 1,496 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1979 | 9–17 | 34.6% | #133 | 1,572 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 20–22 | 47.6% | #76 | 1,695 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1981 | 15–20 | 42.9% | #88 | 1,644 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1982 | 19–18 | 51.4% | #50 | 1,672 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1983 | 9–13 | 40.9% | #96 | 1,584 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1984 | 9–16 | 36.0% | #121 | 1,545 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 11–11 | 50.0% | #117 | 1,602 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 4–10 | 28.6% | #180 | 1,536 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1987 | 3–4 | 42.9% | #324 | 1,546 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |