H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 14:15 UTC

Paula Smith vs Gigi Fernandez H2H: 1-2

Gigi Fernandez holds a 2–1 lead over Paula Smith in their WTA head-to-head. Across 3 main-draw meetings, Gigi Fernandez leads 2–1 on grass. Most recently, Gigi Fernandez won the 1984 Newport third round 6-1 6-7 6-2.

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Paula Smith
USA Age 69 Right-Handed 170 cm / 5'7"
H2H
1 – 2
3 main draw meetings
Gigi Fernandez
USA Age 62 Right-Handed 170 cm / 5'7"

H2H Match Log

DateTournamentCategoryRoundSurfaceWinnerScoreLoserMatch
Aug 2, 1984* Newport WTA 250 R32 Grass Gigi Fernandez #110 6-1 6-7 6-2 Paula Smith Match data
Dec 3, 1983* Australian Open Grand Slam R64 Grass Gigi Fernandez 5-7 6-3 6-2 Paula Smith Match data
Nov 16, 1983* Brisbane WTA 500 R64 Grass Paula Smith 6-4 2-6 6-1 Gigi Fernandez 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
Paula Smith #393 #194 1 1,632 59 116 33.7% 0 0 0 0 1 1
Gigi Fernandez #181 #17 247 1,912 227 217 51.1% 0 0 0 1 1 2

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 Paula Smith Gigi Fernandez
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
17 1974 0–2 0.0% — 1,476 0 0 — — — — — — —
18 — — — — — — — 1982 0–1 0.0% — 1,484 0 0
19 1976 0–2 0.0% — 1,456 0 0 1983 4–8 33.3% — 1,524 0 0
20 1977 3–4 42.9% — 1,467 0 0 1984 18–16 52.9% #27 1,723 0 0
21 1978 3–9 25.0% — 1,450 0 0 1985 9–18 33.3% #64 1,655 0 0
22 1979 4–6 40.0% — 1,510 0 1 1986 17–14 54.8% #57 1,729 0 1
23 1980 13–22 37.1% — 1,575 0 1 1987 16–17 48.5% #39 1,681 0 1
24 1981 9–18 33.3% — 1,517 0 1 1988 15–18 45.5% #53 1,684 0 1
25 1982 6–15 28.6% — 1,506 0 1 1989 23–15 60.5% #23 1,810 0 1
26 1983 11–15 42.3% — 1,592 0 1 1990 18–14 56.2% #36 1,765 0 1
27 1984 8–13 38.1% — 1,542 0 1 1991 30–18 62.5% #22 1,809 0 2
28 1985 1–1 50.0% — 1,554 0 1 1992 22–16 57.9% #32 1,806 0 2
29 1986 0–1 0.0% — 1,542 0 1 1993 17–17 50.0% #50 1,730 0 2
30 1987 1–4 20.0% #199 1,493 0 1 1994 17–17 50.0% #32 1,789 0 2
31 1988 0–4 0.0% #351 1,443 0 1 1995 11–13 45.8% #65 1,738 0 2
32 — — — — — — — 1996 7–12 36.8% #112 1,687 0 2
33 — — — — — — — 1997 3–3 50.0% #180 1,707 0 2