United States

Michael Russell: Ranking, Schedule & Stats

Age
48
Height
173 cm (5'8")
Plays
Right

Michael Russell is a professional tennis player from United States, born 1 May 1978. The American plays right-handed. Russell stands 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall. The American's career numbers favour hard (48%, 117-129) over grass (43%, 22-29) and clay (39%, 30-47).

This page tracks Michael Russell's upcoming schedule, latest results, recent form and surface record, with each match linking through to a detailed head-to-head and pre-match analysis. Scores update live as matches are played.

Recent form

4–6 last 10
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Trends

Russell has won 13 of the last 30 first sets

43%

Russell has won 9 of 13 deciding sets

69%

Clutch Rating

25/ 100Below average
Break points saved
37
Break points won
38
Deciding sets
65
Tiebreaks
34

How a player performs in the biggest moments, across 247 matches in our records. About

Career highs

Umpiry Rating 1752 · peak 1825 · 2012Longest win streak 3

Ranking trajectory from our weekly snapshots (last ~12 months); peak rating and longest tour-level win streak from our match records. Umpiry rank is the player’s position by our rating — the arrow shows how many spots that is above (▲) or below (▼) their official ranking.

2026 season form

0–0W–L

Current streak
2 losses

Recent surface record

Clay8–20 (29%)
Hard70–69 (50%)
Grass13–17 (43%)
Carpet1–2 (33%)

Career record

171–209W–L

Career surface record

Clay30–47 (39%)
Hard117–129 (48%)
Grass22–29 (43%)
Carpet2–4 (33%)

Recent results

L
vsOlivo R.
Sarasota CH · Round of 32 · clay
3-64-6
L
vsChung H.
Houston · Qual. Q1 · clay
6-42-64-6
L
vsChung H.
Houston · Qual. Q32 · clay
6-42-64-6
L
vsKudla D.
Irving CH · Round of 32 · hard
4-67-64-6
L
vsMelzer J.
Indian Wells Masters · Qual. Q2 · hard
4-67-53-6
W
vsZverev A.
Indian Wells Masters · Qual. Q1 · hard
3-66-46-2
L
vsHarrison R.
Acapulco · Qual. Q2 · hard
2-63-6
W
vsSmyczek T.
Acapulco · Qual. Q1 · hard
7-56-76-4
W
vsSmyczek T.
Acapulco · Qual. Q16 · hard
7-56-796-4
W
vsZverev M.
Memphis · Qual. Q1 · hard
6-32-67-6
L
vsGinepri R.
Memphis · Qual. Q2 · hard
6-71-6
W
vsZverev M.
Memphis · Qual. Q32 · hard
6-32-67-67
L
vsKozlov S.
Maui CH · Round of 16 · hard
6-73-6
W
vsKrueger M.
Maui CH · Round of 32 · hard
2-66-16-3
W
vsBroady L.
Australian Open · Qual. Q3 · hard
7-56-3

Exhibitions & team events

Shown for completeness — not counted in form, surface, or career stats. 5 matches (exhibitions, Davis / Laver / United Cup).

W
vsCrabb J.
USA F4 · Qual. Quarter-final · hard
6-44-66-1
W
vsCook L.
USA F4 · Semi-final · hard
6-26-1
W
vsLuchici R.
USA F4 · Round of 16 · hard
6-36-3
W
vsMonroe N.
USA F4 · Final · hard
6-26-4
W
vsPospisil V.
USA F4 · Round of 32 · hard
7-676-1

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is Michael Russell?

Michael Russell is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.

When was Michael Russell born?

Michael Russell was born on 1 May 1978 (48 years old).

Where is Michael Russell from?

Michael Russell is from United States.

Is Michael Russell right or left-handed?

Michael Russell plays right-handed.

How good is Michael Russell on clay?

Michael Russell's clay-court record stands at 30-47, a 39% win rate.

How good is Michael Russell on hard?

Michael Russell has won 48% of hard-court matches (117-129).

How good is Michael Russell on grass?

On grass, Michael Russell has compiled a 22-29 record (43% wins).