Grass Court Statistics Overview
Cyril Saulnier has found grass courts difficult, recording 10–14 across 24 matches (41.7%). 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): Cyril Saulnier 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: 8–9 (47.1%). 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: 2003 — 5–3 (62.5%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Cyril Saulnier Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-10 | Loss | (70) Mardy Fish | Newport | R32 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 2005-07-04 | Loss | (121) Daniele Bracciali | Newport | R32 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 2005-06-20 | Loss | (25) Dominik Hrbaty | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-6(0) 6-0 6-2 |
| 2005-06-06 | Loss | (39) Olivier Rochus | Halle | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2004-07-05 | Win | (200) Justin Gimelstob | Newport | R32 | 6-1 3-6 6-1 |
| 2004-07-05 | Win | (98) Gilles Elseneer | Newport | R16 | 5-7 6-3 7-6(3) |
| 2004-07-05 | Loss | (111) Alexander Popp | Newport | SF | 6-4 7-6(5) |
| 2004-07-05 | Win | (46) Jurgen Melzer | Newport | QF | 6-1 7-5 |
| 2004-06-21 | Loss | (22) Feliciano Lopez | Wimbledon | R64 | 3-6 6-3 6-4 6-7(3) 8-6 |
| 2004-06-21 | Win | (50) Michael Llodra | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-5 4-6 7-6(6) 7-6(3) |
Cyril Saulnier
Matches — Grass