H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 17:48 UTC
Janet Newberry vs Linky Boshoff H2H: 1-2
Linky Boshoff holds a 2–1 lead over Janet Newberry in their WTA head-to-head. Across 3 main-draw meetings, they are tied 1–1 on grass, while Linky Boshoff leads 1–0 on carpet. Most recently, Janet Newberry won the 1976 Melbourne fourth round 6-2 2-6 7-5.
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USA
Age 72
Right-Handed
170 cm / 5'7"
H2H
1
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2
3 main draw meetings
Age 69
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 1976* | Melbourne | WTA 250 | R16 | Grass | Janet Newberry | 6-2 2-6 7-5 | Linky Boshoff | Match data |
| Jun 19, 1975* | Eastbourne | WTA 250 | R32 | Grass | Linky Boshoff | 6-4 6-2 | Janet Newberry | Match data |
| Mar 13, 1975* | Houston | WTA 250 | R32 | Carpet | Linky Boshoff | 6-2 6-3 | Janet Newberry | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Newberry | — | — | — | 1,919 | 238 | 187 | 56.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
| Linky Boshoff | — | — | — | 1,890 | 121 | 95 | 56.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
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 | Janet Newberry | Linky Boshoff | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 14 | 1968 | 7–5 | 58.3% | — | 1,541 | 0 | 0 | 1971 | 1–2 | 33.3% | — | 1,510 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | 1969 | 13–6 | 68.4% | — | 1,645 | 0 | 2 | 1972 | 3–4 | 42.9% | — | 1,548 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | 1970 | 20–7 | 74.1% | — | 1,726 | 0 | 5 | 1973 | 28–14 | 66.7% | — | 1,733 | 0 | 2 |
| 17 | 1971 | 15–9 | 62.5% | — | 1,765 | 0 | 5 | 1974 | 17–11 | 60.7% | — | 1,750 | 0 | 3 |
| 18 | 1972 | 20–17 | 54.1% | — | 1,707 | 0 | 5 | 1975 | 41–28 | 59.4% | — | 1,847 | 0 | 5 |
| 19 | 1973 | 32–24 | 57.1% | — | 1,851 | 0 | 5 | 1976 | 14–19 | 42.4% | — | 1,770 | 0 | 5 |
| 20 | 1974 | 22–22 | 50.0% | — | 1,810 | 0 | 5 | 1977 | 17–17 | 50.0% | — | 1,807 | 0 | 7 |
| 21 | 1975 | 31–22 | 58.5% | — | 1,899 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | 1976 | 14–10 | 58.3% | — | 1,859 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | 1977 | 25–22 | 53.2% | — | 1,873 | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | 1978 | 15–14 | 51.7% | — | 1,831 | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | 1979 | 12–21 | 36.4% | — | 1,679 | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | 1980 | 12–8 | 60.0% | — | 1,631 | 0 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |