Grass Court Statistics Overview
Frew McMillan has a competitive grass court record of 42–41 across 83 matches (50.6%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Frew McMillan has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on grass — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): Frew McMillan is 13–17 (43.3%) across 30 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.
2 finals reached on grass — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 2 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 3 semifinals. 5 quarterfinals.
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: 15–19 (44.1%); best-of-three: 27–22 (55.1%). 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: 1970 — 12–7 (63.2%) from 19 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Frew McMillan Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 11 | 7 | 61.1% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1971 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 12 | 7 | 63.2% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1969 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-26 | Win | (16) Buster C. Mottram | Wimbledon | R64 | 9-8 6-4 6-3 |
| 1978-06-26 | Win | (120) Rick Fagel | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-1 6-1 6-2 |
| 1978-06-26 | Loss | (70) Geoff Masters | Wimbledon | R32 | 6-3 7-5 6-1 |
| 1977-06-20 | Loss | (29) Buster C. Mottram | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-4 7-5 7-5 |
| 1977-06-20 | Win | (64) Jurgen Fassbender | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-4 6-4 |
| 1977-06-13 | Loss | (5) Ilie Nastase | Queen's Club | R64 | 3-6 6-2 6-2 |
| 1976-06-21 | Loss | (57) Marty Riessen | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-3 8-6 |
| 1976-06-14 | Loss | (1) Jimmy Connors | Nottingham | R64 | 6-4 6-0 |
| 1975-06-23 | Loss | (97) Grover Raz Reid | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-1 6-4 6-4 |
| 1974-08-28 | Win | (122) Jim McManus | US Open | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-4 |
Frew McMillan
Matches — Grass