H2H data updated: 2026-07-17 14:15 UTC
Renata Tomanova vs Kathy May H2H: 2-3
Kathy May holds a 3–2 lead over Renata Tomanova in their WTA head-to-head. Across 5 main-draw meetings, Kathy May leads 2–0 on carpet, while Renata Tomanova leads 2–0 on clay. Most recently, Kathy May won the 1980 Wimbledon first round 3-6 6-3 6-4.
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Age 71
168 cm / 5'6"
H2H
2
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3
5 main draw meetings
USA
Age 70
Right-Handed
173 cm / 5'8"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1980* | Wimbledon | Grand Slam | R128 | Grass | Kathy May | 3-6 6-3 6-4 | Renata Tomanova | Match data |
| Mar 15, 1979* | Boston | WTA 250 | R32 | Carpet | Kathy May | 6-1 3-6 6-1 | Renata Tomanova | Match data |
| Jan 11, 1979* | Oakland | WTA 250 | R32 | Carpet | Kathy May | 4-6 7-6 6-2 | Renata Tomanova | Match data |
| Jun 8, 1976* | Roland Garros | Grand Slam | R16 | Clay | Renata Tomanova | 6-2 6-2 | Kathy May | Match data |
| Feb 27, 1975* | Fort Myers | WTA 250 | R32 | Clay | Renata Tomanova | 4-6 7-5 6-2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renata Tomanova | — | — | — | 1,940 | 225 | 214 | 51.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | Renata Tomanova | Kathy May | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 15 | 1970 | 4–4 | 50.0% | — | 1,501 | 0 | 0 | 1971 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,497 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1971 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,501 | 0 | 0 | 1972 | 4–2 | 66.7% | — | 1,537 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1972 | 0–2 | 0.0% | — | 1,482 | 0 | 0 | 1973 | 6–1 | 85.7% | — | 1,625 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | 1973 | 20–15 | 57.1% | — | 1,618 | 0 | 0 | 1974 | 16–5 | 76.2% | — | 1,714 | 0 | 4 |
| 19 | 1974 | 21–14 | 60.0% | — | 1,692 | 0 | 4 | 1975 | 14–13 | 51.9% | — | 1,749 | 0 | 5 |
| 20 | 1975 | 23–16 | 59.0% | — | 1,804 | 0 | 6 | 1976 | 15–13 | 53.6% | — | 1,797 | 0 | 6 |
| 21 | 1976 | 28–22 | 56.0% | — | 1,840 | 0 | 8 | 1977 | 14–16 | 46.7% | — | 1,795 | 0 | 6 |
| 22 | 1977 | 28–26 | 51.9% | — | 1,854 | 0 | 9 | 1978 | 21–16 | 56.8% | — | 1,825 | 0 | 6 |
| 23 | 1978 | 28–25 | 52.8% | — | 1,756 | 0 | 9 | 1979 | 15–12 | 55.6% | — | 1,842 | 0 | 6 |
| 24 | 1979 | 21–26 | 44.7% | — | 1,692 | 0 | 9 | 1980 | 4–8 | 33.3% | — | 1,739 | 0 | 6 |
| 25 | 1980 | 22–22 | 50.0% | — | 1,679 | 0 | 9 | 1981 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,721 | 0 | 6 |
| 26 | 1981 | 18–16 | 52.9% | — | 1,682 | 0 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | 1982 | 9–12 | 42.9% | — | 1,694 | 0 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | 1983 | 1–8 | 11.1% | — | 1,598 | 0 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | 1984 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,582 | 0 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 | 1985 | 1–2 | 33.3% | — | 1,570 | 0 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | 1986 | 0–2 | 0.0% | — | 1,533 | 0 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1990 | 1–1 | 50.0% | — | 1,712 | 0 | 6 |