H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 08:25 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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USA
Age 69
Right-Handed
170 cm / 5'7"
H2H
1
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2
3 main draw meetings
USA
Age 62
Right-Handed
170 cm / 5'7"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1984* | Newport | WTA 250 | R32 | Grass | Gigi Fernandez | 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 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 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 |