H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 02:51 UTC
Paula Smith vs Jane Forman H2H: 1-1
Paula Smith and Jane Forman are tied 1–1 in their WTA head-to-head. Across 2 main-draw meetings, Paula Smith leads 1–0 on clay, while Jane Forman leads 1–0 on grass. Most recently, Jane Forman won the 1987 Newport third round 6-0 6-7 6-3.
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USA
Age 69
Right-Handed
170 cm / 5'7"
H2H
1
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1
2 main draw meetings
USA
Age 64
Right-Handed
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 1987* | Newport | WTA 250 | R32 | Grass | Jane Forman | 6-0 6-7 6-3 | Paula Smith | Match data |
| Jul 23, 1985* | Indianapolis US Clay | WTA 250 | R64 | Clay | Paula Smith | 6-3 6-3 | Jane Forman | 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 |
| Jane Forman | #380 | #161 | 3 | 1,572 | 19 | 29 | 39.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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 | Jane Forman | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | 1976 | 0–2 | 0.0% | — | 1,456 | 0 | 0 | 1981 | 1–3 | 25.0% | — | 1,478 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1977 | 3–4 | 42.9% | — | 1,467 | 0 | 0 | 1982 | 5–5 | 50.0% | — | 1,490 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | 1978 | 3–9 | 25.0% | — | 1,450 | 0 | 0 | 1983 | 1–2 | 33.3% | — | 1,494 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 1979 | 4–6 | 40.0% | — | 1,510 | 0 | 1 | 1984 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,477 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | 1980 | 13–22 | 37.1% | — | 1,575 | 0 | 1 | 1985 | 9–6 | 60.0% | — | 1,562 | 0 | 1 |
| 24 | 1981 | 9–18 | 33.3% | — | 1,517 | 0 | 1 | 1986 | 2–8 | 20.0% | #169 | 1,505 | 0 | 1 |
| 25 | 1982 | 6–15 | 28.6% | — | 1,506 | 0 | 1 | 1987 | 1–3 | 25.0% | #165 | 1,511 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | 1983 | 11–15 | 42.3% | — | 1,592 | 0 | 1 | 1988 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #384 | 1,506 | 0 | 1 |
| 27 | 1984 | 8–13 | 38.1% | — | 1,542 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | 1985 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,554 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | 1986 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,542 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 | 1987 | 1–4 | 20.0% | #199 | 1,493 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | 1988 | 0–4 | 0.0% | #351 | 1,443 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |