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.
Bob Howe Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-06-21 | Loss | Rod Laver | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 6-0 6-1 |
| 1970-07-13 | Loss | John Newcombe | Hoylake | R16 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1970-07-13 | Win | John Williams | Hoylake | R32 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1970-07-06 | Loss | Ismail El Shafei | Dublin | R16 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1970-07-06 | Win | Gerry Doherty | Dublin | R32 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1969-08-27 | Loss | Premjit Lall | US Open | R128 | 6-3 6-0 6-4 |
| 1969-07-07 | Win | Jimmy Casey | Dublin | R32 | 6-1 6-1 |
| 1969-07-07 | Loss | Nikola Pilic | Dublin | R16 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1969-06-23 | Loss | Luis Ayala | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-2 12-10 |
| 1969-06-16 | Loss | Bill Bowrey | Queen's Club | R32 | 2-6 6-2 RET |
Bob Howe
Matches — Grass