Grass Court Statistics Overview
Damir Keretic has found grass courts difficult, recording 7–11 across 18 matches (38.9%). 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): Damir Keretic has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 4–7 (36.4%) in 11 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 3–6 (33.3%); best-of-three: 4–5 (44.4%). 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: 1982 — 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.
Damir Keretic Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-22 | Loss | (377) Vijay Amritraj | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 6-3 7-5 |
| 1987-01-26 | Loss | (151) Kelly Evernden | Sydney-1 | R16 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1987-01-26 | Win | (433) David Dowlen | Sydney-1 | R32 | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1986-06-23 | Loss | (53) Brian Teacher | Wimbledon | R128 | 2-6 6-4 6-3 7-5 |
| 1985-12-09 | Win | (125) Nelson Aerts | Sydney-2 | R64 | 6-0 6-4 |
| 1985-12-09 | Loss | (16) Scott Davis | Sydney-2 | R32 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1985-11-25 | Loss | (100) Mike De Palmer | Australian Open | R64 | 6-2 6-2 6-2 |
| 1985-11-25 | Win | (160) Steve Shaw | Australian Open | R128 | 6-2 2-1 RET |
| 1985-06-24 | Loss | (182) Danie Visser | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-6 6-4 6-7 6-3 |
| 1984-12-10 | Loss | (15) Kevin Curren | Sydney-2 | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
Damir Keretic
Matches — Grass