Grass Court Statistics Overview
Craig Wittus has found grass courts difficult, recording 8–11 across 19 matches (42.1%). 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): Craig Wittus has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 2–5 (28.6%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 2–5 (28.6%); best-of-three: 6–6 (50.0%). 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: 1981 — 5–6 (45.5%) from 11 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Craig Wittus Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-25 | Win | (460) Charles Bud Cox | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-3 5-7 2-6 6-4 |
| 1984-06-25 | Loss | (77) Marty Davis | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-3 6-4 6-3 |
| 1983-06-20 | Loss | (48) Fritz Buehning | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-4 3-6 6-4 |
| 1983-06-06 | Loss | (62) Pat Cash | Queen's Club | R16 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1983-06-06 | Win | (87) Tom Cain | Queen's Club | R32 | 7-6 6-4 |
| 1983-06-06 | Win | (90) Chris Johnstone | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1982-07-05 | Loss | (10) Johan Kriek | Newport | R32 | 6-2 6-7 6-2 |
| 1982-06-21 | Loss | (10) Johan Kriek | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-7 6-3 6-1 6-0 |
| 1981-12-24 | Loss | (104) Richard Lewis | Australian Open | R64 | 7-6 6-4 6-0 |
| 1981-12-14 | Loss | (238) Henri Leconte | Sydney-2 | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
Craig Wittus
Matches — Grass