H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 02:15 UTC

Martina Navratilova vs Helena Sukova H2H: 25-6

Martina Navratilova holds a 25–6 lead over Helena Sukova in their WTA head-to-head. Across 31 main-draw meetings, Martina Navratilova leads 11–2 on carpet and 7–2 on hard courts. Most recently, Helena Sukova won the 1994 Zurich quarterfinal 7-5 3-6 6-4.

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Martina Navratilova
USA Age 69 Left-Handed 173 cm / 5'8"
H2H
25 – 6
31 main draw meetings
Helena Sukova
CZE Age 61 Right-Handed 188 cm / 6'2"

H2H Match Log

DateTournamentCategoryRoundSurfaceWinnerScoreLoserMatch
Oct 8, 1994* Zurich WTA 1000 QF Carpet Helena Sukova #39 7-5 3-6 6-4 Martina Navratilova #4 Match data
Jun 29, 1994* Wimbledon Grand Slam R16 Grass Martina Navratilova #4 6-1 6-2 Helena Sukova #17 Match data
Sep 7, 1993* US Open Grand Slam R16 Hard Helena Sukova #13 7-5 6-4 Martina Navratilova #4 Match data
Oct 17, 1992* Filderstadt WTA 250 QF Hard Martina Navratilova #5 6-3 7-6 Helena Sukova #14 Match data
Feb 16, 1991* Chicago WTA 250 SF Carpet Martina Navratilova #3 6-3 6-2 Helena Sukova #13 Match data
Mar 4, 1990* Indian Wells WTA 1000 F Hard Martina Navratilova #2 6-2 5-7 6-1 Helena Sukova #10 Match data
Jan 27, 1989* Australian Open Grand Slam QF Hard Helena Sukova #6 6-2 3-6 9-7 Martina Navratilova #2 Match data
Nov 14, 1988 Virginia Slims Championships WTA Finals QF Carpet Helena Sukova #8 2-6 7-5 6-3 Martina Navratilova #2 Match data
Nov 12, 1988* Chicago WTA 250 SF Carpet Martina Navratilova #2 6-4 6-3 Helena Sukova #8 Match data
Nov 5, 1988* Worcester WTA 250 QF Carpet Martina Navratilova #2 6-1 6-2 Helena Sukova #7 Match data
Jan 22, 1988* Australian Open Grand Slam QF Hard Martina Navratilova #2 6-4 7-6(3) Helena Sukova #7 Match data
Nov 14, 1987* Chicago WTA 250 SF Carpet Martina Navratilova #2 7-5 7-5 Helena Sukova #7 Match data
Sep 13, 1987* US Open Grand Slam SF Hard Martina Navratilova #2 6-2 6-2 Helena Sukova #6 Match data
Jun 21, 1987* Eastbourne WTA 250 F Grass Helena Sukova #5 7-6 6-3 Martina Navratilova #1 Match data
Sep 8, 1986* US Open Grand Slam F Hard Martina Navratilova #1 6-3 6-2 Helena Sukova #7 Match data
Aug 16, 1986* Los Angeles WTA 500 SF Hard Martina Navratilova #1 7-6 6-1 Helena Sukova #7 Match data
Jun 22, 1986* Eastbourne WTA 250 F Grass Martina Navratilova #1 3-6 6-3 6-4 Helena Sukova #8 Match data
Jun 7, 1986* Roland Garros Grand Slam SF Clay Martina Navratilova #1 4-6 7-6(4) 6-2 Helena Sukova #8 Match data
Mar 15, 1986* Dallas WTA 250 QF Carpet Martina Navratilova #1 6-4 6-2 Helena Sukova #7 Match data
Mar 9, 1986* Princeton WTA 250 F Carpet Martina Navratilova #1 3-6 6-0 7-6 Helena Sukova #7 Match data
Dec 6, 1985* Australian Open Grand Slam QF Grass Martina Navratilova #1 6-2 6-2 Helena Sukova #7 Match data
Nov 23, 1985* Sydney WTA 500 SF Grass Martina Navratilova #2 4-6 6-3 6-2 Helena Sukova #9 Match data
Jun 23, 1985* Eastbourne WTA 250 F Grass Martina Navratilova #2 6-4 6-3 Helena Sukova #7 Match data
May 4, 1985* Houston WTA 250 SF Clay Martina Navratilova #1 6-3 6-0 Helena Sukova #5 Match data
Mar 18, 1985 Virginia Slims Championships WTA Finals F Carpet Martina Navratilova #1 6-3 7-5 6-4 Helena Sukova #4 Match data
Mar 16, 1985* Dallas WTA 250 SF Carpet Martina Navratilova #1 6-2 7-5 Helena Sukova #5 Match data
Jan 7, 1985 Washington WTA 250 QF Carpet Martina Navratilova #1 6-0 6-4 Helena Sukova #8 Match data
Dec 9, 1984* Australian Open Grand Slam SF Grass Helena Sukova #10 1-6 6-3 7-5 Martina Navratilova #1 Match data
Sep 7, 1984* US Open Grand Slam QF Hard Martina Navratilova #1 6-3 6-3 Helena Sukova #13 Match data
Jan 14, 1984* Oakland WTA 250 SF Carpet Martina Navratilova #1 6-2 6-1 Helena Sukova #18 Match data
Jan 3, 1983 Washington WTA 250 QF Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-1 Helena Sukova 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
Martina Navratilova #395 #1 290 2,664 1,427 227 86.3% 18 8 8 15 120 168
Helena Sukova #102 #4 735 2,217 580 297 66.1% 0 1 0 3 5 9

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 Martina Navratilova Helena Sukova
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
15 1972 1–1 50.0% — 1,498 0 1 — — — — — — —
16 1973 20–17 54.1% — 1,761 0 2 1981 6–4 60.0% — 1,583 0 0
17 1974 39–20 66.1% — 1,975 0 4 1982 23–23 50.0% — 1,757 0 0
18 1975 81–21 79.4% — 2,218 0 7 1983 33–20 62.3% — 1,907 0 0
19 1976 41–16 71.9% — 2,153 0 9 1984 48–23 67.6% #7 2,041 0 1
20 1977 67–15 81.7% — 2,243 0 15 1985 54–21 72.0% #9 2,028 0 1
21 1978 78–9 89.7% — 2,420 1 26 1986 69–21 76.7% #6 2,151 0 3
22 1979 91–12 88.3% — 2,428 2 36 1987 58–19 75.3% #7 2,129 0 5
23 1980 86–12 87.8% — 2,344 2 47 1988 49–19 72.1% #8 2,120 0 5
24 1981 90–15 85.7% — 2,407 3 57 1989 39–15 72.2% #8 2,043 0 6
25 1982 85–3 96.6% — 2,521 5 72 1990 41–17 70.7% #14 2,025 0 6
26 1983 84–1 98.8% — 2,622 8 88 1991 34–18 65.4% #17 1,958 0 7
27 1984 78–2 97.5% #1 2,633 11 101 1992 38–15 71.7% #12 1,976 0 9
28 1985 84–5 94.4% #1 2,583 13 113 1993 24–15 61.5% #17 1,925 0 9
29 1986 84–3 96.6% #1 2,626 15 126 1994 21–14 60.0% #22 1,889 0 9
30 1987 56–8 87.5% #2 2,523 17 130 1995 18–15 54.5% #29 1,819 0 9
31 1988 70–7 90.9% #2 2,452 17 139 1996 17–15 53.1% #35 1,792 0 9
32 1989 68–8 89.5% #2 2,393 17 147 1997 8–21 27.6% #80 1,661 0 9
33 1990 52–7 88.1% #3 2,306 18 153 1998 0–2 0.0% #102 1,637 0 9
34 1991 53–9 85.5% #4 2,316 18 158 — — — — — — —
35 1992 38–8 82.6% #5 2,326 18 162 — — — — — — —
36 1993 46–8 85.2% #3 2,264 18 167 — — — — — — —
37 1994 33–14 70.2% #8 2,073 18 168 — — — — — — —
45 2002 1–1 50.0% — 2,051 18 168 — — — — — — —
47 2004 1–4 20.0% #388 1,940 18 168 — — — — — — —
48 2005 0–1 0.0% #395 1,910 18 168 — — — — — — —