H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 17:48 UTC
Glynis Coles vs Paula Smith H2H: 2-1
Glynis Coles holds a 2–1 lead over Paula Smith in their WTA head-to-head. Across 3 main-draw meetings, Glynis Coles leads 2–0 on grass. Most recently, Glynis Coles won the 1981 Wimbledon second round 3-6 6-0 6-4.
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GBR
Age 72
Right-Handed
173 cm / 5'8"
H2H
2
–
1
3 main draw meetings
USA
Age 69
Right-Handed
170 cm / 5'7"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 1981* | Wimbledon | Grand Slam | R64 | Grass | Glynis Coles | 3-6 6-0 6-4 | Paula Smith | Match data |
| Sep 14, 1979* | Pittsburgh | WTA 250 | R16 | — | Paula Smith | 6-3 6-4 | Glynis Coles | Match data |
| Dec 11, 1974* | Perth | WTA 250 | R64 | Grass | Glynis Coles | (w/o) | Paula Smith | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glynis Coles | — | — | — | 1,835 | 144 | 190 | 43.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Paula Smith | #393 | #194 | 1 | 1,632 | 59 | 116 | 33.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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 | Glynis Coles | Paula Smith | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 16 | 1970 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,483 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | 1971 | 2–6 | 25.0% | — | 1,477 | 0 | 0 | 1974 | 0–2 | 0.0% | — | 1,476 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 1972 | 15–15 | 50.0% | — | 1,605 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | 1973 | 32–19 | 62.7% | — | 1,794 | 0 | 2 | 1976 | 0–2 | 0.0% | — | 1,456 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1974 | 21–23 | 47.7% | — | 1,708 | 0 | 2 | 1977 | 3–4 | 42.9% | — | 1,467 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | 1975 | 26–21 | 55.3% | — | 1,783 | 0 | 3 | 1978 | 3–9 | 25.0% | — | 1,450 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 1976 | 13–20 | 39.4% | — | 1,718 | 0 | 3 | 1979 | 4–6 | 40.0% | — | 1,510 | 0 | 1 |
| 23 | 1977 | 13–19 | 40.6% | — | 1,672 | 0 | 3 | 1980 | 13–22 | 37.1% | — | 1,575 | 0 | 1 |
| 24 | 1978 | 8–17 | 32.0% | — | 1,564 | 0 | 3 | 1981 | 9–18 | 33.3% | — | 1,517 | 0 | 1 |
| 25 | 1979 | 4–6 | 40.0% | — | 1,607 | 0 | 3 | 1982 | 6–15 | 28.6% | — | 1,506 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | 1980 | 3–19 | 13.6% | — | 1,464 | 0 | 3 | 1983 | 11–15 | 42.3% | — | 1,592 | 0 | 1 |
| 27 | 1981 | 7–12 | 36.8% | — | 1,555 | 0 | 3 | 1984 | 8–13 | 38.1% | — | 1,542 | 0 | 1 |
| 28 | 1982 | 0–11 | 0.0% | — | 1,476 | 0 | 3 | 1985 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,554 | 0 | 1 |
| 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1986 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,542 | 0 | 1 |
| 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1987 | 1–4 | 20.0% | #199 | 1,493 | 0 | 1 |
| 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1988 | 0–4 | 0.0% | #351 | 1,443 | 0 | 1 |
| 32 | 1986 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,473 | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |