Grass Court Statistics Overview
Dale Collings has found grass courts difficult, recording 16–27 across 43 matches (37.2%). 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): Dale Collings has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 5–9 (35.7%) in 14 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 5–8 (38.5%); best-of-three: 11–19 (36.7%). Consistent regardless of format on grass — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1980 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Dale Collings Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-12-28 | Loss | (414) Peter Doohan | Melbourne-2 | R32 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1982-12-02 | Win | (139) Craig A Miller | Australian Open | R64 | 7-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 1982-12-02 | Loss | (266) Charlie Fancutt | Australian Open | R32 | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1982-12-02 | Win | (189) Rand Evett | Australian Open | R128 | 6-7 6-3 7-6 6-3 |
| 1982-01-04 | Loss | (362) Mike Brunnberg | Adelaide | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1981-12-24 | Loss | (130) Russell Simpson | Australian Open | R64 | 6-7 7-5 6-7 6-4 6-4 |
| 1981-10-05 | Win | (725) Carl Limberger | Brisbane | R32 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1981-10-05 | Loss | (73) Rod Frawley | Brisbane | R16 | 5-7 6-1 6-2 |
| 1981-06-22 | Loss | (27) Mel Purcell | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-3 6-3 |
| 1981-06-08 | Loss | (69) Peter Rennert | Queen's Club | R32 | 7-6 7-6 |
Dale Collings
Matches — Grass