Grass Court Statistics Overview
Hans Kary has found grass courts difficult, recording 6–18 across 24 matches (25.0%). 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): Hans Kary has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 2–9 (18.2%) 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: 2–11 (15.4%); best-of-three: 4–7 (36.4%). 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: 1972 — 3–3 (50.0%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Hans Kary Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-16 | Loss | (16) Buster C. Mottram | Davis Cup EUR QF: GBR vs AUT | RR | 6-2 6-3 6-1 |
| 1976-06-21 | Loss | (53) Ulrich Pinner | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-8 6-1 6-4 7-9 6-4 |
| 1975-06-23 | Loss | (54) Jurgen Fassbender | Wimbledon | R128 | 5-7 6-3 6-4 6-4 |
| 1975-06-16 | Loss | (1) Jimmy Connors | Nottingham | R32 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1975-06-16 | Win | (195) Mike Machette | Nottingham | R64 | 6-4 2-6 6-2 |
| 1974-08-28 | Loss | (167) Charles Owens | US Open | R128 | 7-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1974-06-24 | Loss | (7) Arthur Ashe | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-4 |
| 1973-06-25 | Win | Phil Siviter | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 7-9 6-1 6-2 |
| 1973-06-25 | Loss | Toshiro Sakai | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-1 6-3 3-6 6-3 |
| 1973-01-08 | Loss | Bob Carmichael | Auckland | R32 | 6-0 6-0 6-2 |
Hans Kary
Matches — Grass