John Fitzgerald holds a solid grass court record of 97–68 across 165 matches (58.8%). A winning majority across 165 matches shows consistent ability to get results on grass. Claimed 3 titles on grass: Newport, Sydney-2, Sydney-1.

At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): John Fitzgerald is 22–23 (48.9%) across 45 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

5 finals reached on grass — won 3, lost 2 (solid 60% conversion) — consistently getting to finals and winning the majority is a hallmark of elite performers on grass. 6 semifinals. 13 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on grass: 1–8 (11.1%, 9 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: 31–25 (55.4%); best-of-three: 66–43 (60.6%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on grass, though the five-set record is still respectable.

Best season: 1988 — 8–2 (80.0%) from 10 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.