Nancy Ornstein

Age 74 Pro 1968–1981
Peak ranking
Elo peak
1572 (28.0%ile)
Career record
42–82 (33.9%)
Career titles
2

Recent WTA Matches full match log →

DateTournamentCategoryRoundSurfaceOpponentScoreResultH2HMatch
Aug 14, 1981* Monroeville WTA 250 R32 Pam Whytcross 6-7 4-6 L H2H Match data
Jul 17, 1981* Fayetteville WTA 250 R16 Alycia Moulton 3-6 3-6 L H2H Match data
Jul 16, 1981* Fayetteville WTA 250 R32 Gina Genovese 6-3 6-4 W H2H Match data
Jul 10, 1981* Lakewood WTA 250 R32 Pia Tamayo 6-4 5-7 5-7 L H2H Match data
Nov 13, 1980* Tampa WTA 250 R32 Hard Caroline Stoll 3-6 1-6 L H2H Match data

Rivals full rivalries list →

OpponentWLMLast PlayedH2H
Janet Newberry 1 3 4 Aug 6, 1979 H2H
Kate Latham 0 4 4 Jul 1, 1977 H2H
Laura Dupont 0 3 3 Jun 8, 1978 H2H
Renee Richards 0 2 2 Jun 8, 1980 H2H
Chantal Racicot 2 0 2 May 29, 1980 H2H

Titles (2)

SeasonAgeTitlesGSWTA 1000500250WTA FinalsTournaments
197018 1 1 San Diego March of Dimes 1
197927 1 1 Sioux City
Total 2 2

Career Results

SeasonAgeWLMWin %Start RankEnd Rank
19681632560.0%
1969170330.0%
19701843757.1%
19711927922.2%
1972204141822.2%
1973210660.0%
197422591435.7%
1975236121833.3%
19762415616.7%
197725651154.6%
19782613425.0%
19792744850.0%
198028561145.5%
19812913425.0%
Career428212433.9%

Career Results by Surface

SeasonAge HardClayGrassCarpetTotal
WLMWin %WLMWin %WLMWin %WLMWin % WLMWin %
196816 0110.0%31475.0% 32560.0%
196917 0110.0%0220.0% 0330.0%
197018 303100.0%0220.0%11250.0% 43757.1%
197119 0220.0%24633.3%0110.0% 27922.2%
197220 0110.0%25728.6%24633.3%0440.0% 4141822.2%
197321 0110.0%0220.0%0220.0%0110.0% 0660.0%
197422 21366.7%0550.0%0110.0% 591435.7%
197523 23540.0%12333.3%0110.0%12333.3% 6121833.3%
197624 13425.0%0110.0%0110.0% 15616.7%
197725 11250.0%22450.0% 651154.5%
197826 0220.0%11250.0% 13425.0%
197927 0110.0%0110.0% 44850.0%
198028 12333.3% 561145.5%
198129 13425.0%
Career10172737.0%8243225.0%4131723.5%3111421.4%428212433.9%

Advanced Stats

Season Age ELO ELO % Hard % Clay % Grass % Set Win % Set Margin SoS % Deep Run % Dec. Set W% TB W TB L TB W%
1968 16 1523 89 87 60.0% +1.00 54 100 0 0
1969 17 1506 80 0.0% -3.33 94 0 0 0
1970 18 1529 84 83 47.1% -0.74 42 50 100 0 1
1971 19 1496 61 37 31.6% -1.27 75 14 33 2 1 67
1972 20 1483 38 23 33 13 21.6% -1.96 83 0 0 0
1973 21 1455 15 0.0% -3.92 84 0 0 0
1974 22 1465 20 20 4 31.0% -1.74 58 0 67 0 1
1975 23 1482 32 19 3 30.6% -1.22 58 17 0 0
1976 24 1452 10 4 33.3% -1.72 39 0 0 1 1
1977 25 1527 60 15 48.0% -0.20 46 40 100 0 0
1978 26 1519 66 25.0% -2.50 72 0 0 0
1979 27 1539 63 52.9% +0.19 45 60 0 2 1 67
1980 28 1541 77 4 44.4% -0.78 69 33 1 0
1981 29 1508 60 33.3% -0.67 34 0 0 1
Career 1494 46 23 32 17 33.7% -1.48 64 17 50 6 6 50

Tournament Results by Category

Results show best round reached per tournament per season.

Grand Slams

SeasonAge RGWUSO
196917 R64
197220 R64R64
197321 R64
197422 R64
197826 R64

WTA 1000

SeasonAge CINROM
196816 QF
197018 R32
197119 R32
197422 R64

WTA 500

SeasonAge SDGSPBCARLOS
196816 SF
196917 R32
197119 R32
197220 R32
197927 R32

WTA 250

SeasonAge ATLDALDLBHOUNAPNWPQUESDGWASATLAUSBECBIRBOSBOUCHECOLDENFAYFORFT.GAIGREGUIHAVJACJERKAUKONLAKLITLOUMANMISMONORLPAXPHOPHOPORRALRICROCSANSIOST.ST.TALTAMTOOTUC
196917 R64
197018 WR16QF
197119 R32R32QFR32R32
197220 R32R64R16R32R32R16R32R16R32R16R32
197321 R32R32R32R32R32
197422 R16R16R64R64R16R16R32
197523 QFR32R32QFR32R32R32R32R32R32R32R32
197624 R64R16R32R64R32
197725 R32QFSFR16R32
197826 R32R32
197927 SFR32SFW
198028 R32R16QFR64QFR32
198129 R16R32R32

Data coverage note: WTA ranking data is unavailable before 1983 from any current source. Weeks at #1, year-end finishes, and peak ranking for this player's early career may be incomplete or absent.

WTA Ranking History full ranking history →

Career high
Career-high date
First top 100
First top 50
First top 20
First top 10

Ranking History Matrix

No ranking history available.

Similar Players

Other WTA players ranked by a composite similarity score over country, era, and peak rank.

Player Country Peak Rank Peak Elo Grand Slams Titles M W L Win % Active Years Match Log
Margaret Court AUS 2,487 11 95 680 616 64 90.6% 1968-1977 Match log
Kerry Reid AUS 2,215 1 22 831 586 245 70.5% 1968-1985 Match log
Betty Stove NED 2,165 0 7 717 413 304 57.6% 1969-1983 Match log

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Nancy Ornstein?
Nancy Ornstein is 74 years old, born on January 1, 1952.
How many Grand Slams has Nancy Ornstein won?
Nancy Ornstein has not won a Grand Slam title.
How many WTA 1000 titles has Nancy Ornstein won?
Nancy Ornstein has not won a WTA 1000 title.
How many WTA titles has Nancy Ornstein won?
Nancy Ornstein has won 2 WTA singles titles across all categories. The most recent other title was Sioux City in 1979.
What is Nancy Ornstein's career win-loss record?
Nancy Ornstein has a career WTA singles record of 42 wins and 82 losses (33.9%).
When did Nancy Ornstein play professional tennis?
Nancy Ornstein turned professional in 1968 and was active through 1981.
What is Nancy Ornstein's best surface?
Nancy Ornstein's best surface is hard court with a 37.0% win rate (10W-17L).
Who is Nancy Ornstein's biggest rival?
Nancy Ornstein's most frequent opponent is Janet Newberry, with a head-to-head record of 1–3 across 4 meetings.