Grass Court Statistics Overview
David Nainkin has found grass courts difficult, recording 6–8 across 14 matches (42.9%). 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): David Nainkin has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 1–3 (25.0%) in 4 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 1–3 (25.0%); best-of-three: 5–5 (50.0%). 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: 1996 — 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.
David Nainkin Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | Win | (133) Tuomas Ketola | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-1 7-6(4) 6-4 |
| 1998-06-22 | Loss | (18) Tim Henman | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-3 5-7 6-4 6-2 |
| 1998-06-08 | Loss | (92) Jordi Burillo | Queen's Club | R32 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1998-06-08 | Win | (305) Mark Merklein | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1997-06-09 | Win | (172) Cecil Mamiit | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-06-09 | Loss | (28) Jim Courier | Queen's Club | R32 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1996-07-08 | Loss | (114) Grant Stafford | Newport | QF | 1-6 6-4 6-1 |
| 1996-07-08 | Win | (897) Piet Norval | Newport | R32 | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1996-07-08 | Win | (328) David Dilucia | Newport | R16 | 6-2 7-6(5) |
| 1996-06-24 | Loss | (7) Goran Ivanisevic | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 6-0 6-2 |
David Nainkin
Matches — Grass