H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 14:16 UTC
Todd Nelson vs Russell Simpson H2H: 1-0
Todd Nelson holds a 1–0 lead over Russell Simpson in their ATP head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, Todd Nelson leads 1–0 on grass. Most recently, Todd Nelson won the 1985 Bristol second round 1-6 6-4 6-3.
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USA
Age 65
Right-Handed
185 cm / 6'1"
H2H
1
–
0
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 19, 1985* | Bristol | ATP 250 | R64 | Grass | Todd Nelson | 1-6 6-4 6-3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Nelson | #1,179 | #58 | 156 | 1,650 | 53 | 90 | 37.1% | 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 | Todd Nelson | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1975 | 4–15 | 21.1% | #183 | 1,491 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 1983 | 4–5 | 44.4% | #423 | 1,528 | 0 | 0 | 1976 | 8–16 | 33.3% | #143 | 1,490 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | 1984 | 10–12 | 45.5% | #97 | 1,601 | 0 | 0 | 1977 | 6–15 | 28.6% | #126 | 1,451 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | 1985 | 7–15 | 31.8% | #161 | 1,565 | 0 | 0 | 1978 | 6–11 | 35.3% | #108 | 1,496 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | 1986 | 8–15 | 34.8% | #117 | 1,564 | 0 | 0 | 1979 | 9–17 | 34.6% | #133 | 1,572 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | 1987 | 9–12 | 42.9% | #112 | 1,574 | 0 | 0 | 1980 | 20–22 | 47.6% | #76 | 1,695 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | 1988 | 11–19 | 36.7% | #122 | 1,564 | 0 | 0 | 1981 | 15–20 | 42.9% | #88 | 1,644 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | 1989 | 0–3 | 0.0% | #486 | 1,519 | 0 | 0 | 1982 | 19–18 | 51.4% | #50 | 1,672 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | 1990 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #485 | 1,506 | 0 | 0 | 1983 | 9–13 | 40.9% | #96 | 1,584 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 1991 | 2–3 | 40.0% | #273 | 1,513 | 0 | 0 | 1984 | 9–16 | 36.0% | #121 | 1,545 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | 1992 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #302 | 1,503 | 0 | 0 | 1985 | 11–11 | 50.0% | #117 | 1,602 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | 1993 | 2–3 | 40.0% | #255 | 1,505 | 0 | 0 | 1986 | 4–10 | 28.6% | #180 | 1,536 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1987 | 3–4 | 42.9% | #324 | 1,546 | 0 | 0 |