Grass Court Statistics Overview
Chris Lewis (NZL) holds a solid grass court record of 66–51 across 117 matches (56.4%). A winning majority across 117 matches shows consistent ability to get results on grass. Chris Lewis (NZL) has reached 4 finals without yet claiming a title on grass — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): Chris Lewis (NZL) is 21–18 (53.8%) across 39 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.
4 finals reached on grass — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 4 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 7 semifinals. 9 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 0–5 (0.0%, 5 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on grass; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 29–27 (51.8%); best-of-three: 37–24 (60.7%). 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: 1983 — 13–5 (72.2%) from 18 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Chris Lewis (NZL) Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 13 | 5 | 72.2% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 | 9 | 7 | 56.3% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1981 | 13 | 7 | 65.0% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 | 7 | 6 | 53.8% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 14 | 8 | 63.6% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-11-25 | Win | (166) Matt Mitchell | Australian Open | R128 | 2-6 6-3 1-6 6-3 6-2 |
| 1985-11-25 | Loss | (186) Tim Gullikson | Australian Open | R64 | 4-6 6-2 6-4 6-4 |
| 1985-10-04 | Win | Bong-Soo Kim | Davis Cup AOC F: NZL vs KOR | RR | 6-4 6-4 6-2 |
| 1985-06-24 | Loss | (201) Christo Steyn | Wimbledon | R64 | 3-6 7-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1985-06-24 | Win | (113) Steve Shaw | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-3 |
| 1985-06-10 | Loss | (137) Mark Edmondson | Queen's Club | R32 | 6-7 7-6 6-4 |
| 1985-06-10 | Win | (26) Greg Holmes | Queen's Club | R64 | 5-7 6-2 6-3 |
| 1984-11-26 | Loss | (59) Scott Davis | Australian Open | R64 | 6-4 6-2 6-0 |
| 1984-06-25 | Win | (121) Roland Stadler | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-2 6-2 |
| 1984-06-25 | Loss | (60) Ramesh Krishnan | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-3 6-3 6-3 |
Chris Lewis (NZL)
Matches — Grass