H2H data updated: 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC

Helle Sparre vs Shirley Bloomer H2H: 1-0

Helle Sparre holds a 1–0 lead over Shirley Bloomer in their WTA head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, Helle Sparre leads 1–0 on clay. Most recently, Helle Sparre won the 1974 Paddington semifinal 6-2 6-7 6-3.

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1 main-draw meetings

H2H Match Log

PlayerScorePlayerMatch DataDateRoundTournamentCategorySurface
Helle Sparre 6-2 6-7 6-3 Shirley Bloomer Match data May 11, 1974* SF Paddington WTA 250 Clay

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
Helle Sparre 1,546 22 40 35.5% 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shirley Bloomer 1,790 84 56 60.0% 0 0 0 0 4 4

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.

Helle Sparre Shirley Bloomer
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
1972 0–1 0.0% 1,496 0 0 1968 18–7 72.0% 1,627 0 1
1974 9–15 37.5% 1,448 0 0 1969 18–10 64.3% 1,683 0 2
1975 1–3 25.0% 1,445 0 0 1970 12–12 50.0% 1,671 0 2
1976 1–2 33.3% 1,444 0 0 1971 22–11 66.7% 1,759 0 3
1977 5–6 45.5% 1,494 0 0 1972 8–6 57.1% 1,693 0 3
1978 6–13 31.6% 1,485 0 0 1973 3–6 33.3% 1,622 0 3
1974 2–4 33.3% 1,584 0 3
1979 1–0 100.0% 1,600 0 4

Surface Results by Career Season

Rows are aligned in career order because complete birth data is unavailable. 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.

Helle Sparre Shirley Bloomer
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 %
1972 0 1 1 0.0% 1968 12 4 16 75.0% 6 3 9 66.7%
1974 2 2 4 50.0% 5 5 10 50.0% 1 5 6 16.7% 1969 11 5 16 68.8% 7 5 12 58.3%
1975 1 2 3 33.3% 0 1 1 0.0% 1970 9 7 16 56.3% 3 5 8 37.5%
1976 1 2 3 33.3% 1971 16 5 21 76.2% 6 5 11 54.5% 0 1 1 0.0%
1977 2 3 5 40.0% 1 1 2 50.0% 1 1 2 50.0% 1972 5 3 8 62.5% 3 3 6 50.0%
1978 0 1 1 0.0% 3 5 8 37.5% 3 6 9 33.3% 0 1 1 0.0% 1973 3 3 6 50.0% 0 3 3 0.0%
1974 2 2 4 50.0% 0 2 2 0.0%
1979 1 0 1 100.0%
Career 3 5 8 37.5% 11 15 26 42.3% 5 12 17 29.4% 1 4 5 20.0% Career 59 29 88 67.0% 25 26 51 49.0% 0 1 1 0.0%

Advanced Statistics Comparison by Career Season

Rows are aligned in career order because complete birth data is unavailable. Metrics use eligible main-draw results; point statistics use matches with detailed data. 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.

Helle Sparre Shirley Bloomer
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
1972 1496 103.6 0.0% -3.00 -0.04 1968 1627 117.5 +42 -31 65.5% +1.29 5–2 (71%) +0.66
1974 1449 100.7 +100 +104 +30 38.6% -0.72 5–4 (56%) 0–4 (0%) 98.7 +2.84 1969 1684 131.7 +59 -38 61.5% +1.29 5–4 (56%) +0.36
1975 1446 101.3 +120 22.2% -2.44 1–0 1–0 +0.26 1970 1672 126.4 +90 -61 58.8% +0.59 1–6 (14%) -1.23
1976 1445 96.4 +100 33.3% -1.33 +0.53 1971 1759 138.0 +98 -93 64.1% +1.27 3–1 (75%) +0.60
1977 1495 112.6 +87 48.0% +0.08 1–2 (33%) 0–1 +1.12 1972 1694 114.5 +114 -46 62.1% +1.10 1–2 (33%) +1.38
1978 1486 104.9 +53 -25 37.2% -0.86 3–4 (43%) 1–2 (33%) +1.01 1973 1622 111.9 +122 -36 36.8% -0.11 0–1 0–1 +0.27
1974 1584 100.3 +127 42.9% -1.29 0–2 1–0 +0.64
1979 1600 104.4 66.7% +2.33 1–0 +0.20
Career 1546 105.4 +100 +87 -3 38.0% -0.79 10–10 (50%) 2–7 (22%) 96.2 +9.23 Career 1790 131.2 +84 -54 60.0% +0.95 16–18 (47%) 1–1 +2.10

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.