Phil Dent holds a solid grass court record of 160–87 across 247 matches (64.8%). A winning majority across 247 matches shows consistent ability to get results on grass. Claimed 3 titles on grass: Sydney, Brisbane, Sydney-2.

At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): a positive 52–32 (61.9%) across 84 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on grass.

8 finals reached on grass — won 3, lost 5 (38% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 13 semifinals. 29 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on grass: 3–11 (21.4%, 14 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on grass; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.

By format on grass — best-of-five: 76–45 (62.8%); best-of-three: 84–42 (66.7%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on grass, though the five-set record is still respectable.

Peak season: 1979 — 16–5 (76.2%) from 21 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Phil Dent can do on grass when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.