David Pate has a competitive grass court record of 31–26 across 57 matches (54.4%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher.

At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): David Pate is 12–11 (52.2%) across 23 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

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: 12–11 (52.2%); best-of-three: 19–15 (55.9%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on grass, though the five-set record is still respectable.

Best season: 1990 — 5–2 (71.4%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.