H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 17:48 UTC
Steve Denton vs Russell Simpson H2H: 0-1
Russell Simpson holds a 1–0 lead over Steve Denton in their ATP head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, Russell Simpson leads 1–0 on grass. Most recently, Russell Simpson won the 1981 Wimbledon first round 7-6 6-3 7-6.
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USA
Age 69
Right-Handed
188 cm / 6'2"
H2H
0
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1
1 main draw meetings
NZL
Age 72
Right-Handed
188 cm / 6'2"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1981* | Wimbledon | Grand Slam | R128 | Grass | Russell Simpson | 7-6 6-3 7-6 | Steve Denton | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Denton | #1,054 | #12 | 0 | 1,980 | 109 | 116 | 48.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Russell Simpson | #1,013 | #47 | 0 | 1,765 | 131 | 195 | 40.2% | 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 | Steve Denton | Russell Simpson | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1974 | 5–3 | 62.5% | #318 | 1,539 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | 1978 | 1–3 | 25.0% | #226 | 1,495 | 0 | 0 | 1975 | 4–15 | 21.1% | #183 | 1,491 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 1979 | 2–7 | 22.2% | #251 | 1,466 | 0 | 0 | 1976 | 8–16 | 33.3% | #143 | 1,490 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | 1980 | 0–3 | 0.0% | #403 | 1,456 | 0 | 0 | 1977 | 6–15 | 28.6% | #126 | 1,451 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | 1981 | 20–17 | 54.1% | #54 | 1,775 | 0 | 0 | 1978 | 6–11 | 35.3% | #108 | 1,496 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | 1982 | 43–24 | 64.2% | #13 | 1,929 | 0 | 0 | 1979 | 9–17 | 34.6% | #133 | 1,572 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | 1983 | 25–23 | 52.1% | #58 | 1,741 | 0 | 0 | 1980 | 20–22 | 47.6% | #76 | 1,695 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | 1984 | 13–21 | 38.2% | #149 | 1,619 | 0 | 0 | 1981 | 15–20 | 42.9% | #88 | 1,644 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | 1985 | 3–10 | 23.1% | #241 | 1,576 | 0 | 0 | 1982 | 19–18 | 51.4% | #50 | 1,672 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | 1986 | 2–7 | 22.2% | #300 | 1,553 | 0 | 0 | 1983 | 9–13 | 40.9% | #96 | 1,584 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 1987 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #560 | 1,525 | 0 | 0 | 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 |