H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 02:51 UTC
Michelle Tyler vs Kathy May H2H: 2-1
Michelle Tyler holds a 2–1 lead over Kathy May in their WTA head-to-head. Across 3 main-draw meetings, Michelle Tyler leads 2–0 on clay, while Kathy May leads 1–0 on carpet. Most recently, Michelle Tyler won the 1978 Rome third round 6-3 6-3.
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Age 68
H2H
2
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1
3 main draw meetings
USA
Age 70
Right-Handed
173 cm / 5'8"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 1978* | Rome | WTA 1000 | R32 | Clay | Michelle Tyler | 6-3 6-3 | Kathy May | Match data |
| Feb 10, 1978* | Seattle | WTA 250 | R16 | Carpet | Kathy May | 6-2 1-6 6-1 | Michelle Tyler | Match data |
| Sep 2, 1977* | US Open | Grand Slam | R128 | Clay | Michelle Tyler | 6-4 2-0 (ret.) | Kathy May | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Tyler | — | — | — | 1,893 | 93 | 80 | 53.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Kathy May | — | — | — | 1,898 | 111 | 89 | 55.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
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 | Michelle Tyler | Kathy May | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 13 | 1972 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,485 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | 1973 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,468 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1971 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,497 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1975 | 23–16 | 59.0% | — | 1,684 | 0 | 0 | 1972 | 4–2 | 66.7% | — | 1,537 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1976 | 27–13 | 67.5% | — | 1,755 | 0 | 4 | 1973 | 6–1 | 85.7% | — | 1,625 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | 1977 | 13–10 | 56.5% | — | 1,795 | 0 | 4 | 1974 | 16–5 | 76.2% | — | 1,714 | 0 | 4 |
| 19 | 1978 | 20–23 | 46.5% | — | 1,776 | 0 | 4 | 1975 | 14–13 | 51.9% | — | 1,749 | 0 | 5 |
| 20 | 1979 | 5–10 | 33.3% | — | 1,664 | 0 | 4 | 1976 | 15–13 | 53.6% | — | 1,797 | 0 | 6 |
| 21 | 1980 | 1–3 | 25.0% | — | 1,605 | 0 | 4 | 1977 | 14–16 | 46.7% | — | 1,795 | 0 | 6 |
| 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1978 | 21–16 | 56.8% | — | 1,825 | 0 | 6 |
| 23 | 1982 | 4–2 | 66.7% | — | 1,615 | 0 | 5 | 1979 | 15–12 | 55.6% | — | 1,842 | 0 | 6 |
| 24 | 1983 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,595 | 0 | 5 | 1980 | 4–8 | 33.3% | — | 1,739 | 0 | 6 |
| 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1981 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,721 | 0 | 6 |
| 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1990 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,712 | 0 | 6 |