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Grass Court Statistics Overview

Ray Ruffels has an impressive grass court record of 11157 across 168 matches (66.1% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 168 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. 4 titles on grass: Hobart, Brisbane, Haverford, Auckland — a record that reflects consistent ability to close out tournaments on this surface.

At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): a positive 3323 (58.9%) across 56 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on grass.

5 finals reached on grass converted 4 into titles (outstanding 80% conversion rate). Converting finals at that rate separates champions from contenders. 15 semifinals. 24 quarterfinals.

By format on grass — best-of-five: 6238 (62.0%); best-of-three: 4919 (72.1%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on grass.

Best season: 1972 71 (87.5%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.

Ray Ruffels put together an impressive 12-match winning streak on grass, highlighting the ability to maintain high performance across multiple tournament rounds and events.

Ray Ruffels Grass Court Record by Year

YearWLWin%TitlesFinalsSFQF
1979020.0%0000
19781420.0%0000
19778850.0%0001
197612570.6%0023
19757463.6%0012
19743350.0%0000
19727187.5%1111
19715645.5%0000
197019773.1%1134
1969281171.8%1148
196821677.8%1245

Recent Grass Court Matches

DateResultOpponentTournamentRoundScore
1979-12-24Loss(87) John JamesAustralian OpenR646-1 6-2 6-3
1979-12-17Loss(341) John FitzgeraldSydney-2R646-2 6-4
1978-12-25Loss(132) Brad DrewettAustralian OpenR644-6 6-4 6-2 6-1
1978-12-18Loss(15) Arthur AsheSydney-2R646-3 6-4
1978-06-26Loss(59) Terry MoorWimbledonR647-5 7-5 9-8
1978-06-26Win(234) John PaishWimbledonR1286-3 6-4 6-2
1978-06-19Loss(49) Nick SavianoQueen's ClubR643-6 7-5 6-3
1977-12-19Win(25) Tim GulliksonAustralian Open-2R166-3 3-6 6-4 6-3
1977-12-19Loss(5) Vitas GerulaitisAustralian Open-2QF6-7 6-4 6-4 6-2
1977-12-19Win(107) Paul McNameeAustralian Open-2R326-3 6-2 6-3
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Ray Ruffels Grass Court Stats & Match Results

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