Grass Court Statistics Overview
Colin Dowdeswell has found grass courts difficult, recording 10–22 across 32 matches (31.3%). 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): Colin Dowdeswell has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 6–13 (31.6%) in 19 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 0–4 (0.0%, 4 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: 6–13 (31.6%); best-of-three: 4–9 (30.8%). Consistent regardless of format on grass — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1984 — 4–5 (44.4%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Colin Dowdeswell Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-23 | Loss | (9) Henri Leconte | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-1 6-4 6-4 |
| 1986-06-23 | Win | (40) Andrei Chesnokov | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 2-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1985-12-23 | Loss | (68) Christo Steyn | Melbourne-2 | R32 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1985-12-16 | Loss | (139) Tarik Benhabiles | Adelaide | R32 | 6-3 4-6 7-6 |
| 1985-12-09 | Loss | (120) Leif Shiras | Sydney-2 | R64 | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1985-11-25 | Loss | (103) Huub Van Boeckel | Australian Open | R128 | 7-5 RET |
| 1985-06-24 | Loss | (134) Eddie Edwards | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-3 6-3 |
| 1984-12-24 | Win | (167) Scott McCain | Melbourne-2 | R16 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1984-12-24 | Loss | (90) Jakob Hlasek | Melbourne-2 | QF | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1984-12-24 | Win | (312) Dale Houston | Melbourne-2 | R32 | 7-5 6-3 |
Colin Dowdeswell
Matches — Grass