H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 14:15 UTC
Iva Majoli vs Jana Novotna H2H: 3-8
Jana Novotna holds a 8–3 lead over Iva Majoli in their WTA head-to-head. Across 11 main-draw meetings, Jana Novotna leads 6–1 on hard courts, while Iva Majoli leads 2–1 on carpet. Most recently, Jana Novotna won the 1997 Key Biscayne quarterfinal 6-2 3-6 7-6.
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CRO
Age 48
Right-Handed
175 cm / 5'9"
H2H
3
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8
11 main draw meetings
CZE
Right-Handed
175 cm / 5'9"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1997* | Key Biscayne | WTA 1000 | QF | Hard | Jana Novotna | 6-2 3-6 7-6 | Iva Majoli | Match data |
| Feb 23, 1997* | Hanover | WTA 250 | F | Carpet | Iva Majoli | 4-6 7-6 6-4 | Jana Novotna | Match data |
| Oct 19, 1996* | Zurich | WTA 1000 | SF | Hard | Jana Novotna | 5-7 6-2 6-2 | Iva Majoli | Match data |
| Apr 6, 1996* | Hilton Head | WTA 1000 | QF | Clay | Jana Novotna | 4-6 6-2 6-3 | Iva Majoli | Match data |
| Feb 25, 1996* | Essen | WTA 250 | F | Carpet | Iva Majoli | 7-5 1-6 7-6 | Jana Novotna | Match data |
| Oct 7, 1995* | Zurich | WTA 1000 | QF | Hard | Iva Majoli | 7-6 3-6 6-3 | Jana Novotna | Match data |
| Aug 19, 1995* | Canadian Open | WTA 1000 | QF | Hard | Jana Novotna | 6-4 6-2 | Iva Majoli | Match data |
| Nov 14, 1994 | Virginia Slims Championships | WTA Finals | R16 | Carpet | Jana Novotna | 6-2 3-6 6-1 | Iva Majoli | Match data |
| Oct 30, 1994* | Essen | WTA 250 | F | Hard | Jana Novotna | 6-2 6-4 | Iva Majoli | Match data |
| Aug 5, 1994* | San Diego | WTA 500 | R16 | Hard | Jana Novotna | 6-0 6-1 | Iva Majoli | Match data |
| Sep 2, 1993* | US Open | Grand Slam | R64 | Hard | Jana Novotna | 6-3 6-0 | Iva Majoli | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iva Majoli | #777 | #4 | 3,406 | 2,157 | 259 | 190 | 57.7% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| Jana Novotna | #18 | #2 | 5,063 | 2,224 | 504 | 198 | 71.8% | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 24 |
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 | Iva Majoli | Jana Novotna | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 14 | 1992 | 7–6 | 53.8% | #50 | 1,624 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | 1993 | 13–13 | 50.0% | #46 | 1,736 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | 1994 | 38–19 | 66.7% | #13 | 1,922 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | 1995 | 29–12 | 70.7% | #9 | 2,046 | 0 | 2 | 1986 | 0–4 | 0.0% | #171 | 1,466 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 1996 | 39–16 | 70.9% | #8 | 2,040 | 0 | 4 | 1987 | 21–17 | 55.3% | #47 | 1,752 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | 1997 | 43–21 | 67.2% | #6 | 1,947 | 1 | 7 | 1988 | 23–18 | 56.1% | #35 | 1,757 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | 1998 | 23–20 | 53.5% | #25 | 1,828 | 1 | 7 | 1989 | 45–17 | 72.6% | #11 | 1,962 | 0 | 2 |
| 21 | 1999 | 5–11 | 31.2% | #164 | 1,694 | 1 | 7 | 1990 | 40–16 | 71.4% | #13 | 2,016 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 | 2000 | 11–10 | 52.4% | #62 | 1,703 | 1 | 7 | 1991 | 45–15 | 75.0% | #7 | 2,072 | 0 | 5 |
| 23 | 2001 | 20–22 | 47.6% | #44 | 1,697 | 1 | 7 | 1992 | 36–17 | 67.9% | #10 | 2,089 | 0 | 5 |
| 24 | 2002 | 23–22 | 51.1% | #32 | 1,668 | 1 | 8 | 1993 | 46–15 | 75.4% | #6 | 2,103 | 0 | 7 |
| 25 | 2003 | 7–15 | 31.8% | #131 | 1,589 | 1 | 8 | 1994 | 43–11 | 79.6% | #4 | 2,141 | 0 | 10 |
| 26 | 2004 | 1–3 | 25.0% | #321 | 1,564 | 1 | 8 | 1995 | 30–12 | 71.4% | #11 | 2,031 | 0 | 11 |
| 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1996 | 47–12 | 79.7% | #5 | 2,209 | 0 | 15 |
| 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1997 | 52–15 | 77.6% | #2 | 2,173 | 0 | 19 |
| 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1998 | 50–14 | 78.1% | #3 | 2,129 | 1 | 23 |
| 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1999 | 26–15 | 63.4% | #18 | 1,924 | 1 | 24 |