Bob Howe Grass Court Stats & Match Results
Bob Howe
Grass Court Statistics Overview
Bob Howe has found grass courts difficult, recording 7–12 across 19 matches (36.8%). 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): Bob Howe has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 1–4 (20.0%) in 5 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 1–4 (20.0%); best-of-three: 6–8 (42.9%). 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: 1968 — 4–4 (50.0%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-06-21 | Wimbledon | Grass | R128 | - | - | 6-2 6-0 6-1 | ||
| 1970-07-13 | Hoylake | Grass | R16 | - | - | 6-4 6-2 | ||
| 1970-07-13 | Hoylake | Grass | R32 | - | - | 6-4 6-3 | ||
| 1970-07-06 | Dublin | Grass | R16 | - | - | 6-2 6-1 | ||
| 1970-07-06 | Dublin | Grass | R32 | - | - | 6-2 6-2 | ||
| 1969-08-27 | US Open | Grass | R128 | - | - | 6-3 6-0 6-4 | ||
| 1969-07-07 | Dublin | Grass | R32 | - | - | 6-1 6-1 | ||
| 1969-07-07 | Dublin | Grass | R16 | - | - | 6-4 6-4 | ||
| 1969-06-23 | Wimbledon | Grass | R128 | - | - | 6-4 6-2 12-10 | ||
| 1969-06-16 | Queen's Club | Grass | R32 | - | - | 2-6 6-2 RET |
Matches — Grass