H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 02:15 UTC
Syd Ball vs Ray Kelly H2H: 1-0
Syd Ball holds a 1–0 lead over Ray Kelly in their ATP head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, Syd Ball leads 1–0 on grass. Most recently, Syd Ball won the 1981 Brisbane fourth round 6-4 4-6 6-2.
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AUS
Age 76
Right-Handed
188 cm / 6'2"
H2H
1
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0
1 main draw meetings
AUS
Age 125
Right-Handed
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 1981* | Brisbane | ATP 250 | R16 | Grass | Syd Ball | 6-4 4-6 6-2 | Ray Kelly | Match data |
* Estimated match date where the exact historical date is unavailable.
Career Comparison
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 | Syd Ball | Ray Kelly | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 18 | 1968 | 1–3 | 25.0% | — | 1,492 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | 1969 | 5–5 | 50.0% | — | 1,467 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | 1970 | 6–8 | 42.9% | — | 1,460 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | 1971 | 8–13 | 38.1% | — | 1,459 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | 1972 | 7–9 | 43.8% | — | 1,512 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | 1973 | 14–13 | 51.9% | #155 | 1,595 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | 1974 | 34–35 | 49.3% | #104 | 1,647 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | 1975 | 14–27 | 34.1% | #116 | 1,596 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | 1976 | 8–19 | 29.6% | #89 | 1,546 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | 1977 | 3–10 | 23.1% | #207 | 1,510 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | 1978 | 2–5 | 28.6% | #294 | 1,491 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | 1979 | 3–5 | 37.5% | #368 | 1,517 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 | 1980 | 12–13 | 48.0% | #146 | 1,558 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | 1981 | 8–12 | 40.0% | #146 | 1,546 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | 1982 | 1–4 | 20.0% | #168 | 1,511 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1976 | 0–3 | 0.0% | #288 | 1,461 | 0 | 0 |
| 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1977 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #365 | 1,439 | 0 | 0 |
| 77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1978 | 1–3 | 25.0% | #301 | 1,438 | 0 | 0 |
| 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1981 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,443 | 0 | 0 |