Grass Court Statistics Overview
Grant Connell has found grass courts difficult, recording 7–12 across 19 matches (36.8%). 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): Grant Connell has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 2–5 (28.6%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 1–2 (33.3%, 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: 3–6 (33.3%); best-of-three: 4–6 (40.0%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on grass, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1991 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Grant Connell Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-12 | Loss | (682) Derrick Rostagno | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1994-06-20 | Win | (46) Stefano Pescosolido | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-4 6-4 |
| 1994-06-20 | Win | (26) Jaime Yzaga | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-3 1-6 6-1 7-6(4) |
| 1994-06-20 | Loss | (8) Michael Chang | Wimbledon | R32 | 7-6(4) 6-4 6-2 |
| 1992-09-25 | Win | (607) Thomas Prerovsky | Davis Cup WG PO: CAN vs AUT | RR | 7-6(4) 7-6(6) 6-2 |
| 1992-09-25 | Loss | (96) Alex Antonitsch | Davis Cup WG PO: CAN vs AUT | RR | 6-2 6-4 7-6(3) |
| 1992-06-08 | Loss | (86) Mark Woodforde | Queen's Club | R64 | 4-6 7-6(1) 6-2 |
| 1991-06-24 | Loss | (5) Andre Agassi | Wimbledon | R128 | 4-6 6-1 6-7(6) 7-5 6-3 |
| 1991-06-10 | Loss | (34) Anders Jarryd | Queen's Club | QF | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1991-06-10 | Win | (186) Martin Laurendeau | Queen's Club | R64 | 7-6(5) 2-6 6-4 |
Grant Connell
Matches — Grass