H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 02:51 UTC
Margaret Court vs Chris Evert H2H: 3-10
Chris Evert holds a 10–3 lead over Margaret Court in their WTA head-to-head. Across 13 main-draw meetings, Chris Evert leads 4–1 on clay and 4–0 on carpet. Most recently, Chris Evert won the 1977 Chicago final 6-1 6-3.
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AUS
Age 84
Right-Handed
175 cm / 5'9"
H2H
3
–
10
13 main draw meetings
USA
Age 71
Right-Handed
168 cm / 5'6"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 1977* | Chicago | WTA 250 | F | Carpet | Chris Evert | 6-1 6-3 | Margaret Court | Match data |
| Jan 16, 1977* | Hollywood | WTA 250 | F | Carpet | Chris Evert | 6-3 6-4 | Margaret Court | Match data |
| Aug 24, 1975* | Westchester | WTA 250 | SF | Clay | Chris Evert | 6-3 6-3 | Margaret Court | Match data |
| Mar 16, 1975* | Houston | WTA 250 | F | Carpet | Chris Evert | 6-3 6-2 | Margaret Court | Match data |
| Mar 3, 1975 | Boston | WTA 250 | BR | Carpet | Chris Evert | 6-5(3) | Margaret Court | Match data |
| Feb 9, 1975* | Akron | WTA 250 | F | Hard | Chris Evert | 6-4 3-6 6-3 | Margaret Court | Match data |
| Sep 30, 1973* | Columbus | WTA 250 | F | Clay | Chris Evert | (w/o) | Margaret Court | Match data |
| Sep 10, 1973* | US Open | Grand Slam | SF | Grass | Margaret Court | 7-5 2-6 6-2 | Chris Evert | Match data |
| Jul 8, 1973* | Wimbledon | Grand Slam | SF | Grass | Chris Evert | 6-1 1-6 6-1 | Margaret Court | Match data |
| Jun 3, 1973* | Roland Garros | Grand Slam | F | Clay | Margaret Court | 6-7 7-6 6-4 | Chris Evert | Match data |
| Aug 27, 1972* | Newport | WTA 250 | SF | Grass | Margaret Court | 6-3 6-0 | Chris Evert | Match data |
| Aug 12, 1972* | Indianapolis | WTA 250 | SF | Clay | Chris Evert | 6-3 7-6(2) | Margaret Court | Match data |
| Sep 23, 1970* | Charlotte | WTA 250 | SF | Clay | Chris Evert | 7-6(1) 7-6(4) | Margaret Court | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | — | — | — | 2,487 | 616 | 64 | 90.6% | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 78 | 95 |
| Chris Evert | #10 | #1 | 231 | 2,574 | 1,222 | 157 | 88.6% | 18 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 115 | 146 |
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 | Margaret Court | Chris Evert | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1970 | 14–4 | 77.8% | — | 1,750 | 0 | 4 |
| 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1971 | 28–2 | 93.3% | — | 2,002 | 0 | 11 |
| 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1972 | 45–8 | 84.9% | — | 2,235 | 0 | 15 |
| 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1973 | 86–9 | 90.5% | — | 2,359 | 0 | 27 |
| 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1974 | 93–7 | 93.0% | — | 2,438 | 2 | 39 |
| 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1975 | 84–7 | 92.3% | — | 2,508 | 4 | 51 |
| 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1976 | 63–5 | 92.6% | — | 2,525 | 6 | 60 |
| 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1977 | 63–4 | 94.0% | — | 2,553 | 7 | 71 |
| 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1978 | 49–4 | 92.5% | — | 2,568 | 8 | 78 |
| 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1979 | 81–14 | 85.3% | — | 2,394 | 9 | 85 |
| 25 | 1968 | 103–12 | 89.6% | — | 2,042 | 0 | 15 | 1980 | 66–9 | 88.0% | — | 2,417 | 11 | 93 |
| 26 | 1969 | 103–6 | 94.5% | — | 2,236 | 3 | 34 | 1981 | 64–9 | 87.7% | — | 2,423 | 12 | 101 |
| 27 | 1970 | 114–6 | 95.0% | — | 2,350 | 7 | 56 | 1982 | 66–6 | 91.7% | — | 2,459 | 14 | 110 |
| 28 | 1971 | 59–4 | 93.7% | — | 2,374 | 8 | 65 | 1983 | 59–11 | 84.3% | — | 2,353 | 15 | 116 |
| 29 | 1972 | 57–6 | 90.5% | — | 2,400 | 8 | 74 | 1984 | 68–8 | 89.5% | #2 | 2,388 | 16 | 122 |
| 30 | 1973 | 105–7 | 93.8% | — | 2,432 | 11 | 92 | 1985 | 77–8 | 90.6% | #2 | 2,417 | 17 | 131 |
| 31 | 1974 | 12–2 | 85.7% | — | 2,409 | 11 | 93 | 1986 | 56–6 | 90.3% | #2 | 2,415 | 18 | 137 |
| 32 | 1975 | 40–13 | 75.5% | — | 2,250 | 11 | 94 | 1987 | 68–12 | 85.0% | #3 | 2,331 | 18 | 142 |
| 33 | 1976 | 7–1 | 87.5% | — | 2,262 | 11 | 95 | 1988 | 61–12 | 83.6% | #3 | 2,285 | 18 | 146 |
| 34 | 1977 | 16–7 | 69.6% | — | 2,200 | 11 | 95 | 1989 | 27–10 | 73.0% | #10 | 2,141 | 18 | 146 |