H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 02:51 UTC
Margaret Court vs Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H: 7-0
Margaret Court holds a 7–0 lead over Valerie Ziegenfuss in their WTA head-to-head. Across 7 main-draw meetings, Margaret Court leads 4–0 on grass and 2–0 on clay. Most recently, Margaret Court won the 1973 Jacksonville quarterfinal 6-1 6-1.
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AUS
Age 84
Right-Handed
175 cm / 5'9"
H2H
7
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7 main draw meetings
Age 77
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 1973* | Jacksonville | WTA 250 | QF | Clay | Margaret Court | 6-1 6-1 | Valerie Ziegenfuss | Match data |
| Apr 8, 1973* | Philadelphia | WTA 250 | QF | Carpet | Margaret Court | 6-0 6-1 | Valerie Ziegenfuss | Match data |
| May 13, 1971* | Fulham | WTA 250 | R32 | Clay | Margaret Court | 8-6 6-1 | Valerie Ziegenfuss | Match data |
| Aug 20, 1969* | Chestnut Hill | WTA 250 | R16 | Grass | Margaret Court | 6-2 6-2 | Valerie Ziegenfuss | Match data |
| Jun 13, 1969* | Bristol | WTA 250 | R16 | Grass | Margaret Court | 6-2 6-1 | Valerie Ziegenfuss | Match data |
| Jun 14, 1968* | Beckenham | WTA 250 | R16 | Grass | Margaret Court | 6-3 6-4 | Valerie Ziegenfuss | Match data |
| Jun 9, 1968* | Manchester | WTA 250 | QF | Grass | Margaret Court | 6-1 6-2 | Valerie Ziegenfuss | 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 |
| Valerie Ziegenfuss | — | — | — | 1,952 | 231 | 232 | 49.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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 | Valerie Ziegenfuss | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1968 | 35–24 | 59.3% | — | 1,586 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1969 | 28–24 | 53.8% | — | 1,715 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1970 | 40–28 | 58.8% | — | 1,776 | 0 | 2 |
| 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1971 | 23–29 | 44.2% | — | 1,796 | 0 | 3 |
| 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1972 | 26–24 | 52.0% | — | 1,829 | 0 | 3 |
| 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1973 | 33–29 | 53.2% | — | 1,759 | 0 | 3 |
| 25 | 1968 | 103–12 | 89.6% | — | 2,042 | 0 | 15 | 1974 | 12–14 | 46.2% | — | 1,786 | 0 | 3 |
| 26 | 1969 | 103–6 | 94.5% | — | 2,236 | 3 | 34 | 1975 | 16–16 | 50.0% | — | 1,822 | 0 | 3 |
| 27 | 1970 | 114–6 | 95.0% | — | 2,350 | 7 | 56 | 1976 | 12–20 | 37.5% | — | 1,742 | 0 | 3 |
| 28 | 1971 | 59–4 | 93.7% | — | 2,374 | 8 | 65 | 1977 | 2–12 | 14.3% | — | 1,674 | 0 | 3 |
| 29 | 1972 | 57–6 | 90.5% | — | 2,400 | 8 | 74 | 1978 | 3–11 | 21.4% | — | 1,651 | 0 | 3 |
| 30 | 1973 | 105–7 | 93.8% | — | 2,432 | 11 | 92 | 1979 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,664 | 0 | 3 |
| 31 | 1974 | 12–2 | 85.7% | — | 2,409 | 11 | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | 1975 | 40–13 | 75.5% | — | 2,250 | 11 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | 1976 | 7–1 | 87.5% | — | 2,262 | 11 | 95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | 1977 | 16–7 | 69.6% | — | 2,200 | 11 | 95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |