Grass Court Statistics Overview
David Mustard has found grass courts difficult, recording 7–13 across 20 matches (35.0%). 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): David Mustard has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 3–5 (37.5%) in 8 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: 3–5 (37.5%); best-of-three: 4–8 (33.3%). Slightly better in five-set matches on grass — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1984 — 2–4 (33.3%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
David Mustard Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-11-25 | Loss | (10) Johan Kriek | Australian Open | R64 | 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 1985-06-24 | Loss | (9) Kevin Curren | Wimbledon | R32 | 6-3 6-3 7-5 |
| 1985-06-24 | Win | (86) Marc Flur | Wimbledon | R64 | 7-6 6-4 2-6 6-4 |
| 1985-06-24 | Win | (207) Stuart Bale | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-6 6-2 4-6 6-4 |
| 1984-12-24 | Loss | (37) John Fitzgerald | Melbourne-2 | R32 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1984-11-26 | Win | (84) Chip Hooper | Australian Open | R128 | 3-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 |
| 1984-11-26 | Loss | (4) Mats Wilander | Australian Open | R64 | 1-6 6-3 7-5 6-3 |
| 1984-07-09 | Loss | (21) Scott Davis | Newport | R32 | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1984-06-18 | Win | (78) Rolf Gehring | Bristol | R64 | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1984-06-18 | Loss | (67) Robert Van't Hof | Bristol | R32 | 7-6 6-4 |
David Mustard
Matches — Grass