Russell Simpson (born 22 February 1954) is a former tennis player from New Zealand, who won five doubles titles during his professional career. He reached his highest singles ATP ranking on 18 April 1983, when he became No. 47 in the world. He is currently the head tennis professional at the Beverly Hills Tennis Club in Beverly Hills, California.
Simpson is the younger brother of Jeff Simpson, who was also a professional tennis player.
Career finals Singles: 15 (0 titles / 2 runner-ups) ResultW-L DateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScoreLoss 0–1 Jan 1982 Auckland, New Zealand Hard Tim Wilkison 4–6, 4–6, 4–6Win 0–2 Jan 1983 Auckland, New Zealand Hard John Alexander 4–6, 3–6, 3–6
Doubles: 9 (5 titles / 4 runner-ups) ResultW-L DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 0–1 Apr 1975 Houston, U.S. Clay Mike Estep Bob Lutz Stan Smith 5–7, 6–7Win 1–1 Jan 1977 Auckland, New Zealand Grass Chris Lewis Peter Langsford Jonathan Smith 7–6, 6–4Win 2–1 Apr 1977 Florence, Italy Clay Chris Lewis Iván Molina Jairo Velasco 2–6, 7–6, 6–2Win 3–1 Apr 1978 Tulsa, U.S. Hard Van Winitsky Carlos Kirmayr Ricardo Ycaza 4–6, 7–6, 6–2Loss 3–2 Jan 1981 Monterrey, Mexico Carpet Johan Kriek Kevin Curren Steve Denton 6–7, 3–6Win 4–2 Jun 1981 Bristol, U.K. Grass Billy Martin John Austin Johan Kriek 6–3, 4–6, 6–4Loss 4–3 Nov 1981 Johannesburg, South Africa Hard Fritz Buehning Terry Moor John Yuill 3–6, 7–5, 4–6, 7–6, 10–12Win 5–3 Jan 1983 Auckland, New Zealand Hard Chris Lewis David Graham Laurie Warder 7–6, 6–3Loss 5–4 Jun 1985 Bristol, U.K. Grass John Alexander Eddie Edwards Danie Visser 4–6, 6–7
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