Grass Court Statistics Overview
Danny Sapsford has found grass courts difficult, recording 8–14 across 22 matches (36.4%). 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): Danny Sapsford 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.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on grass; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 4–7 (36.4%); best-of-three: 4–7 (36.4%). Consistent regardless of format on grass — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Danny Sapsford Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-21 | Win | (101) Galo Blanco | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 1999-06-21 | Loss | (1) Pete Sampras | Wimbledon | R32 | 6-3 6-4 7-5 |
| 1999-06-21 | Win | (176) Julian Alonso | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 6-2 7-5 |
| 1998-06-22 | Loss | (86) Jerome Golmard | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-6(6) 6-2 6-3 |
| 1997-06-23 | Loss | (65) Byron Black | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-2 7-5 6-2 |
| 1997-06-23 | Win | (147) Nicolas Pereira | Wimbledon | R128 | 3-6 6-2 7-6(5) 6-3 |
| 1996-06-24 | Win | (200) Peter Tramacchi | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-5 6-4 6-3 |
| 1996-06-24 | Loss | (62) Tim Henman | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-1 6-7(3) 6-0 6-1 |
| 1996-06-17 | Loss | (71) Michael Joyce | Nottingham | R32 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1996-06-10 | Loss | (26) Stefan Edberg | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-4 6-3 |
Danny Sapsford
Matches — Grass