Grass Court Statistics Overview
Armistead Neely has found grass courts difficult, recording 8–13 across 21 matches (38.1%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): Armistead Neely has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 3–8 (27.3%) in 11 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 6–10 (37.5%); best-of-three: 2–3 (40.0%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on grass, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1968 — 4–3 (57.1%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Armistead Neely Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-08-28 | Win | (92) Jun Kamiwazumi | US Open | R128 | 6-4 6-7 6-2 4-6 7-5 |
| 1974-08-28 | Loss | (74) Paul Gerken | US Open | R64 | 6-4 6-4 6-2 |
| 1974-08-19 | Loss | Tom Kreiss | Haverford | R32 | 7-6 4-6 6-4 |
| 1974-08-19 | Win | Brian Marcus | Haverford | R64 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1974-06-24 | Loss | (102) Kim Warwick | Wimbledon | R128 | 9-8 7-5 6-1 |
| 1973-08-29 | Loss | (72) Ion Tiriac | US Open | R128 | 4-6 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-0 |
| 1972-08-29 | Loss | Vitas Gerulaitis | US Open | R256 | 7-5 7-5 6-2 |
| 1971-12-06 | Loss | Tony Parun | Auckland | R32 | 7-5 5-7 1-6 7-6 6-2 |
| 1971-09-01 | Win | Jimmy Parker | US Open | R128 | 2-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 |
| 1971-09-01 | Loss | Nikola Pilic | US Open | R64 | 7-6 7-6 6-3 |
Armistead Neely
Matches — Grass