Grass Court Statistics Overview
Bruce Manson has found grass courts difficult, recording 6–14 across 20 matches (30.0%). 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): Bruce Manson has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 4–7 (36.4%) 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: 4–7 (36.4%); best-of-three: 2–7 (22.2%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on grass that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1979 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Bruce Manson Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-25 | Loss | (77) Marty Davis | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 7-6 6-3 |
| 1982-06-21 | Loss | (83) Dick Stockton | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-4 7-6 |
| 1982-06-07 | Loss | (164) John Lloyd | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1981-06-22 | Loss | (8) Roscoe Tanner | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-1 6-4 6-4 |
| 1980-06-23 | Win | (108) Tom Gullikson | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-6 6-7 7-6 6-4 |
| 1980-06-23 | Loss | (5) Vitas Gerulaitis | Wimbledon | R32 | 6-4 4-6 7-5 6-4 |
| 1980-06-23 | Win | (93) Ross Case | Wimbledon | R64 | 7-6 7-6 7-5 |
| 1980-06-09 | Loss | (19) Victor Amaya | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-7 7-6 6-3 |
| 1979-06-25 | Win | (636) Fritz Buehning | Wimbledon | R64 | 7-6 4-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1979-06-25 | Win | (15) Wojtek Fibak | Wimbledon | R128 | 4-6 6-7 6-4 6-2 9-7 |
Bruce Manson
Matches — Grass