Grass Court Statistics Overview
Douglas Palm has found grass courts difficult, recording 1–6 across 7 matches (14.3%). 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): Douglas Palm 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: 0–3 (0.0%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on grass that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1977 — 1–5 (16.7%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Douglas Palm Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-26 | Loss | (16) Buster C. Mottram | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-5 6-2 6-2 |
| 1977-12-19 | Loss | (196) Alvin Gardiner | Australian Open-2 | R64 | 7-5 RET |
| 1977-12-12 | Loss | (133) William Lloyd | Sydney-2 | R64 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1977-12-05 | Loss | (176) Terry Rocavert | Adelaide-2 | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1977-06-20 | Loss | (109) Paul Kronk | Wimbledon | R64 | 5-7 6-4 6-8 6-3 6-1 |
| 1977-06-20 | Win | (83) Frank Gebert | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-4 6-1 |
| 1977-06-13 | Loss | (62) Brian Teacher | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
Douglas Palm
Matches — Grass