D. Richard Russell Grass Court Stats & Match Results
D. Richard Russell
Grass Court Statistics Overview
D. Richard Russell has found grass courts difficult, recording 4–13 across 17 matches (23.5%). 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): D. Richard Russell has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 2–8 (20.0%) in 10 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 2–8 (20.0%); best-of-three: 2–5 (28.6%). 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: 1968 — 2–3 (40.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-08-30 | US Open | Grass | R128 | - | - | 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3 6-4 | ||
| 1971-09-01 | US Open | Grass | R128 | - | - | 6-7 6-7 7-6 7-6 6-3 | ||
| 1971-08-23 | South Orange | Grass | R64 | - | - | 7-6 6-2 | ||
| 1970-09-02 | US Open | Grass | R128 | - | - | 4-6 7-5 7-6 6-3 | ||
| 1970-08-24 | South Orange | Grass | R32 | - | - | 6-7 6-4 6-4 | ||
| 1970-08-24 | South Orange | Grass | R16 | - | - | 7-6 6-3 | ||
| 1970-08-17 | Haverford | Grass | R64 | - | - | 7-5 6-2 | ||
| 1970-06-22 | Wimbledon | Grass | R128 | - | - | 7-5 13-11 6-2 | ||
| 1970-06-15 | Queen's Club | Grass | R32 | - | - | 7-5 6-4 | ||
| 1969-08-27 | US Open | Grass | R128 | - | - | 4-6 6-3 11-9 6-3 |
Matches — Grass