Grass Court Statistics Overview
Bill Lofgren has found grass courts difficult, recording 2–9 across 11 matches (18.2%). 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): Bill Lofgren has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 1–3 (25.0%) in 4 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 1–3 (25.0%); best-of-three: 1–6 (14.3%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on grass that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1977 — 2–8 (20.0%) from 10 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Bill Lofgren Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 2 | 8 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-12-19 | Loss | (114) William Lloyd | Australian Open-2 | R64 | 7-5 6-2 6-2 |
| 1977-12-12 | Loss | (107) Paul McNamee | Sydney-2 | R64 | 7-6 6-7 6-3 |
| 1977-12-05 | Loss | (289) John Trickey | Adelaide-2 | R64 | 7-6 6-1 |
| 1977-07-04 | Win | (110) James Chico Hagey | Newport | R32 | 7-5 6-1 |
| 1977-07-04 | Loss | (226) Matt Mitchell | Newport | R16 | 4-6 6-2 7-6 |
| 1977-06-20 | Loss | (25) Phil Dent | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-1 6-2 6-2 |
| 1977-06-06 | Loss | (23) Phil Dent | Nottingham | R64 | 7-5 6-1 |
| 1977-01-10 | Loss | (265) Ernie Ewert | Auckland | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1977-01-01 | Loss | (51) Tony Roche | Australian Open-1 | R32 | 6-1 6-0 6-2 |
| 1977-01-01 | Win | (144) Mark Meyers | Australian Open-1 | R64 | 6-3 6-2 6-2 |
Bill Lofgren
Matches — Grass