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Ivan Lendl vs Roy Emerson
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Ivan Lendl United States · 1960– 50% · #36 in the world
- Roy Emerson Australia · 1936– 50% · #34 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Ivan Lendl and Roy Emerson: 50% each. Roy Emerson is #34 of the 120 tennis players in the world ranking, and #5 of the 11 from Australia. Ivan Lendl is #36, and #13 of the 35 from the United States.
Side by side
| Ivan Lendl | Roy Emerson | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #36 | #34 |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Born | 1960 | 1936 |
| Grand Slam titles | 8 | 12 |