H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 17:48 UTC
Chris Evert vs Sue Barker H2H: 14-1
Chris Evert holds a 14–1 lead over Sue Barker in their WTA head-to-head. Across 15 main-draw meetings, Chris Evert leads 7–1 on carpet and 5–0 on hard courts. Most recently, Chris Evert won the 1982 Tampa fourth round 6-0 6-1.
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USA
Age 71
Right-Handed
168 cm / 5'6"
H2H
14
–
1
15 main draw meetings
GBR
Age 70
Right-Handed
165 cm / 5'5"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 1982* | Tampa | WTA 250 | R16 | Hard | Chris Evert | 6-0 6-1 | Sue Barker | Match data |
| Aug 25, 1979* | Mahwah | WTA 250 | QF | Hard | Chris Evert | 6-2 6-2 | Sue Barker | Match data |
| Mar 21, 1979 | Avon Championships | WTA Finals | RR | Carpet | Chris Evert | 6-3 6-4 | Sue Barker | Match data |
| Mar 17, 1979* | Boston | WTA 250 | QF | Carpet | Sue Barker | 6-3 6-1 | Chris Evert | Match data |
| Mar 3, 1979* | Dallas | WTA 250 | QF | Carpet | Chris Evert | 6-4 6-4 | Sue Barker | Match data |
| Mar 24, 1977 | Virginia Slims Championships | WTA Finals | F | Carpet | Chris Evert | 2-6 6-1 6-1 | Sue Barker | Match data |
| Mar 19, 1977* | Philadelphia | WTA 250 | SF | Hard | Chris Evert | 6-2 7-5 | Sue Barker | Match data |
| Jan 15, 1977* | Hollywood | WTA 250 | SF | Carpet | Chris Evert | 6-2 6-4 | Sue Barker | Match data |
| Jan 8, 1977* | Washington DC | WTA 500 | QF | Carpet | Chris Evert | 6-1 6-2 | Sue Barker | Match data |
| Sep 9, 1976* | US Open | Grand Slam | R16 | Clay | Chris Evert | 6-1 6-0 | Sue Barker | Match data |
| Apr 12, 1976 | Virginia Slims Championships | WTA Finals | RR | Carpet | Chris Evert | 4-6 6-2 6-4 | Sue Barker | Match data |
| Jan 23, 1976* | Landover | WTA 250 | SF | Carpet | Chris Evert | 6-4 6-4 | Sue Barker | Match data |
| Jan 17, 1976* | Houston | WTA 250 | QF | Hard | Chris Evert | 7-6(0) 7-6(1) | Sue Barker | Match data |
| Oct 4, 1975* | Mission Viejo | WTA 250 | QF | Hard | Chris Evert | 6-1 6-0 | Sue Barker | Match data |
| May 30, 1975* | Rome | WTA 1000 | R16 | Clay | Chris Evert | 6-1 6-3 | Sue Barker | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | #10 | #1 | 231 | 2,574 | 1,222 | 157 | 88.6% | 18 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 115 | 146 |
| Sue Barker | #162 | #57 | — | 2,257 | 381 | 217 | 63.7% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 22 |
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 | Chris Evert | Sue Barker | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 14 | 1969 | 4–2 | 66.7% | — | 1,560 | 0 | 1 | 1970 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,513 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | 1970 | 14–4 | 77.8% | — | 1,750 | 0 | 4 | 1971 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,526 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1971 | 28–2 | 93.3% | — | 2,002 | 0 | 11 | 1972 | 3–2 | 60.0% | — | 1,543 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1972 | 45–8 | 84.9% | — | 2,235 | 0 | 15 | 1973 | 8–6 | 57.1% | — | 1,571 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | 1973 | 86–9 | 90.5% | — | 2,359 | 0 | 27 | 1974 | 40–20 | 66.7% | — | 1,771 | 0 | 6 |
| 19 | 1974 | 93–7 | 93.0% | — | 2,438 | 2 | 39 | 1975 | 50–19 | 72.5% | — | 1,967 | 0 | 11 |
| 20 | 1975 | 84–7 | 92.3% | — | 2,508 | 4 | 51 | 1976 | 64–23 | 73.6% | — | 2,057 | 1 | 14 |
| 21 | 1976 | 63–5 | 92.6% | — | 2,525 | 6 | 60 | 1977 | 51–18 | 73.9% | — | 2,107 | 1 | 16 |
| 22 | 1977 | 63–4 | 94.0% | — | 2,553 | 7 | 71 | 1978 | 16–14 | 53.3% | — | 1,922 | 1 | 17 |
| 23 | 1978 | 49–4 | 92.5% | — | 2,568 | 8 | 78 | 1979 | 54–24 | 69.2% | — | 2,017 | 1 | 20 |
| 24 | 1979 | 81–14 | 85.3% | — | 2,394 | 9 | 85 | 1980 | 34–18 | 65.4% | — | 1,931 | 1 | 20 |
| 25 | 1980 | 66–9 | 88.0% | — | 2,417 | 11 | 93 | 1981 | 28–18 | 60.9% | — | 1,959 | 1 | 21 |
| 26 | 1981 | 64–9 | 87.7% | — | 2,423 | 12 | 101 | 1982 | 11–19 | 36.7% | — | 1,803 | 1 | 21 |
| 27 | 1982 | 66–6 | 91.7% | — | 2,459 | 14 | 110 | 1983 | 18–20 | 47.4% | — | 1,750 | 1 | 22 |
| 28 | 1983 | 59–11 | 84.3% | — | 2,353 | 15 | 116 | 1984 | 2–14 | 12.5% | #57 | 1,556 | 1 | 22 |
| 29 | 1984 | 68–8 | 89.5% | #2 | 2,388 | 16 | 122 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 | 1985 | 77–8 | 90.6% | #2 | 2,417 | 17 | 131 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | 1986 | 56–6 | 90.3% | #2 | 2,415 | 18 | 137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | 1987 | 68–12 | 85.0% | #3 | 2,331 | 18 | 142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | 1988 | 61–12 | 83.6% | #3 | 2,285 | 18 | 146 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | 1989 | 27–10 | 73.0% | #10 | 2,141 | 18 | 146 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |