Grass Court Statistics Overview
Frantisek Pala has found grass courts difficult, recording 4–11 across 15 matches (26.7%). 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): Frantisek Pala has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 3–8 (27.3%) in 11 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 3–8 (27.3%); best-of-three: 1–3 (25.0%). Slightly better in five-set matches on grass — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1972 — 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.
Frantisek Pala Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-08-28 | Loss | (13) Manuel Orantes | US Open | R128 | 6-4 7-5 6-4 |
| 1974-06-24 | Loss | (16) Jaime Fillol Sr. | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-1 6-4 |
| 1973-11-19 | Loss | (89) Milan Holecek | Adelaide | R16 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1973-11-19 | Win | (228) Tony Parun | Adelaide | R32 | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1973-06-25 | Win | Dan Bleckinger | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 1-6 6-3 7-5 |
| 1973-06-25 | Loss | Norman Holmes | Wimbledon | R64 | 8-6 2-6 6-0 1-6 7-5 |
| 1972-08-30 | Loss | Jaime Fillol Sr. | US Open | R128 | 6-4 6-1 6-2 |
| 1972-08-21 | Loss | Ilie Nastase | South Orange | R32 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1972-06-26 | Win | William Durham | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 9-8 6-4 |
| 1972-06-26 | Loss | Ian Fletcher | Wimbledon | R32 | 6-1 6-0 6-1 |
Frantisek Pala
Matches — Grass