H2H data updated: 2026-09-05 00:00 UTC

Norman Holmes vs John Sharpe H2H: 1-0

Norman Holmes holds a 1–0 lead over John Sharpe in their ATP head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, Norman Holmes leads 1–0 on grass. Most recently, Norman Holmes won the 1971 US Open round of 64 6-0 6-4 6-3.

USA Age 77 Right-Handed
H2H
1 0
1 main draw meetings
AUS Age 80 Right-Handed

H2H Match Log

PlayerScorePlayerMatch DataDateRoundTournamentCategorySurface
Norman Holmes 6-0 6-4 6-3 John Sharpe Match data Sep 5, 1971* R64 US Open Grand Slam Grass

Estimated match date where the exact historical date is unavailable. Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Asterisked totals include editions mapped from documented historical predecessor categories. Mapping details.

Career Comparison

Player Current Peak Pts Elo W L Win % GS 1000 including documented historical predecessor categories Finals 500 including documented historical predecessor categories 250 including documented historical predecessor categories Titles
Norman Holmes #616 #70 0 1,589 29 57 33.7% 0 0 0 0 0 0
John Sharpe 1,508 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 Norman Holmes John Sharpe
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
22 1971 2–1 66.7% 1,537 0 0
23 1972 0–1 0.0% 1,517 0 0
24 1973 2–5 28.6% 1,511 0 0
25 1974 5–9 35.7% #166 1,523 0 0
26 1975 12–19 38.7% #91 1,564 0 0
27 1976 8–22 26.7% #153 1,504 0 0

Surface Results by Age

Seasons are aligned by the age each player spent most of that calendar year. Results cover completed main-draw matches. Bold green marks the higher win percentage when both players have at least 5 matches on that surface at the aligned age.

Age Norman Holmes John Sharpe
Yr HardClayGrassCarpet Yr HardClayGrassCarpet
W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win %
22 1971 2 1 3 66.7% 1968 0 1 1 0.0% 1 0 1 100.0%
23 1972 0 1 1 0.0% 1969 0 1 1 0.0%
24 1973 0 2 2 0.0% 2 3 5 40.0% 1970 0 1 1 0.0%
25 1974 1 1 2 50.0% 0 4 4 0.0% 4 3 7 57.1% 0 1 1 0.0% 1971 0 1 1 0.0% 1 1 2 50.0%
26 1975 0 2 2 0.0% 12 17 29 41.4%
27 1976 1 2 3 33.3% 7 17 24 29.2% 0 1 1 0.0% 0 2 2 0.0%
Career 2 5 7 28.6% 19 40 59 32.2% 8 9 17 47.1% 0 3 3 0.0% 0 3 3 0.0% 2 2 4 50.0%

Advanced Statistics Comparison by Age

Seasons are aligned by the age each player spent most of that calendar year. Metrics are precomputed from eligible main-draw results; point-stat values use the available detailed sample. Bold green marks the stronger value when both underlying samples are sufficient. Lower is better for Schedule because a negative value means a tougher schedule. Career Schedule is normalized per 100 matches.

Age Norman Holmes John Sharpe
Yr Elo P+ Serve+ Return+ PD TPW% Hard Elo Clay Elo Grass Elo Set Win % Set Margin Dec. Set Tiebreak Pressure+ Schedule Yr Elo P+ Serve+ Return+ PD TPW% Hard Elo Clay Elo Grass Elo Set Win % Set Margin Dec. Set Tiebreak Pressure+ Schedule
22 1971 1538 104.6 +39 63.6% +0.46 +0.49 1968 1509 102.6 44.4% -0.11 1–0 +0.09
23 1972 1518 93.7 0.0% -4.50 +0.12 1969 1492 100.7 40.0% -0.20 0–1 +0.06
24 1973 1512 106.3 +31 38.1% -0.57 1–1 0–1 +0.24 1970 1469 96.1 0.0% -3.67 +0.19
25 1974 1523 118.3 +45 -26 +52 38.9% -0.80 4–4 (50%) 2–3 (40%) 100.2 -0.68 1971 1458 97.7 33.3% -1.00 +0.63
26 1975 1564 127.4 +14 42.9% -0.69 3–5 (38%) 1–3 (25%) 97.0 +1.62
27 1976 1504 118.2 -16 +19 32.4% -1.11 3–7 (30%) 0–4 (0%) 93.3 +1.46
Career 1589 122.5 +7 +13 +42 38.8% -0.82 11–17 (39%) 3–11 (21%) 91.7 +3.78 1509 98.7 34.6% -0.85 1–1 +13.86

Career Rivalries

Each player's five most-played main-draw opponents. The current matchup is highlighted when it appears in a player's top five.