Grass Court Statistics Overview
David Wheaton holds a solid grass court record of 49–28 across 77 matches (63.6%). A winning majority across 77 matches shows consistent ability to get results on grass. Claimed 1 title on grass: Newport.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): a positive 17–9 (65.4%) across 26 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on grass.
3 finals reached on grass — won 1, lost 2 (33% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 4 semifinals. 6 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 3–9 (25.0%, 12 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: 17–10 (63.0%); best-of-three: 32–18 (64.0%). Consistent regardless of format on grass — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1991 — 9–2 (81.8%) from 11 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
David Wheaton Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 2 | 75.0% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 2 | 81.8% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | 6 | 2 | 75.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-12 | Win | (40) Andreas Vinciguerra | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2000-06-12 | Loss | (11) Lleyton Hewitt | Queen's Club | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1998-07-06 | Loss | (85) John van Lottum | Newport | R16 | 7-5 1-6 6-3 |
| 1998-07-06 | Win | (138) Lars Burgsmuller | Newport | R32 | 7-6(5) 6-2 |
| 1998-06-22 | Loss | (35) Nicolas Escude | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-1 7-6(3) 6-4 |
| 1998-06-08 | Loss | (23) Goran Ivanisevic | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-1 7-6(8) |
| 1997-07-07 | Win | (102) Marzio Martelli | Newport | R32 | 4-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 1997-07-07 | Win | (170) Michael Joyce | Newport | R16 | 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4 |
| 1997-07-07 | Loss | (66) Grant Stafford | Newport | QF | 4-6 6-3 6-2 |
| 1996-07-08 | Loss | (133) Daniel Nestor | Newport | R32 | 6-3 3-6 6-3 |
David Wheaton
Matches — Grass