H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 17:48 UTC
Janet Newberry vs Nancy Richey H2H: 0-5
Nancy Richey holds a 5–0 lead over Janet Newberry in their WTA head-to-head. Across 5 main-draw meetings, Nancy Richey leads 2–0 on carpet and 2–0 on hard courts. Most recently, Nancy Richey won the 1978 Hollywood third round 6-1 6-2.
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USA
Age 72
Right-Handed
170 cm / 5'7"
H2H
0
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5
5 main draw meetings
USA
Age 83
Right-Handed
160 cm / 5'3"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 1978* | Hollywood | WTA 250 | R32 | Carpet | Nancy Richey | 6-1 6-2 | Janet Newberry | Match data |
| Aug 9, 1975* | Indianapolis | WTA 250 | QF | Clay | Nancy Richey | 6-4 7-5 | Janet Newberry | Match data |
| Mar 28, 1975* | Philadelphia | WTA 250 | R16 | Hard | Nancy Richey | 6-7 6-0 6-3 | Janet Newberry | Match data |
| Mar 22, 1974* | Akron | WTA 250 | R16 | Carpet | Nancy Richey | 6-3 6-4 | Janet Newberry | Match data |
| Mar 10, 1974* | Dallas | WTA 250 | QF | Hard | Nancy Richey | 6-2 6-7(1) 6-2 | 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 |
| Nancy Richey | — | — | — | 2,236 | 324 | 109 | 74.8% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 28 |
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 | Nancy Richey | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | 1969 | 13–6 | 68.4% | — | 1,645 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | 1970 | 20–7 | 74.1% | — | 1,726 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | 1971 | 15–9 | 62.5% | — | 1,765 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | 1972 | 20–17 | 54.1% | — | 1,707 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | 1973 | 32–24 | 57.1% | — | 1,851 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | 1974 | 22–22 | 50.0% | — | 1,810 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | 1968 | 56–5 | 91.8% | — | 1,887 | 1 | 10 |
| 26 | 1980 | 12–8 | 60.0% | — | 1,631 | 0 | 8 | 1969 | 33–8 | 80.5% | — | 2,031 | 1 | 13 |
| 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1970 | 43–8 | 84.3% | — | 2,114 | 1 | 20 |
| 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1971 | 29–13 | 69.0% | — | 2,078 | 1 | 20 |
| 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1972 | 45–12 | 78.9% | — | 2,128 | 1 | 25 |
| 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1973 | 34–13 | 72.3% | — | 2,162 | 1 | 25 |
| 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1974 | 25–13 | 65.8% | — | 2,057 | 1 | 25 |
| 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1975 | 24–11 | 68.6% | — | 2,080 | 1 | 26 |
| 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1976 | 14–10 | 58.3% | — | 2,034 | 1 | 26 |
| 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1977 | 15–7 | 68.2% | — | 1,983 | 1 | 28 |
| 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1978 | 6–9 | 40.0% | — | 1,902 | 1 | 28 |