Grass Court Statistics Overview
Harald Elschenbroich has found grass courts difficult, recording 7–11 across 18 matches (38.9%). 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): Harald Elschenbroich has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 4–8 (33.3%) in 12 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 4–8 (33.3%); best-of-three: 3–3 (50.0%). 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: 1975 — 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.
Harald Elschenbroich Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-01-01 | Loss | (175) Dick R. Bohrnstedt | Australian Open-1 | R64 | 3-6 6-3 6-3 6-3 |
| 1976-01-05 | Loss | (27) Onny Parun | Auckland | R16 | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1976-01-05 | Win | (374) Peter Langsford | Auckland | R32 | 4-6 6-4 6-1 |
| 1975-12-26 | Loss | Brad Drewett | Australian Open | R64 | 6-1 6-4 6-4 |
| 1975-12-15 | Loss | (62) Raymond Moore | Sydney-2 | R32 | 4-6 6-3 6-2 |
| 1975-12-15 | Win | Terry Rocavert | Sydney-2 | R64 | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1975-06-23 | Loss | (102) Milan Holecek | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 6-4 6-4 |
| 1974-12-26 | Win | (44) Phil Dent | Australian Open | R32 | 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 |
| 1974-12-26 | Win | (163) Nicola Spear | Australian Open | R64 | 7-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 1974-12-26 | Loss | (39) Kim Warwick | Australian Open | R16 | 4-6 4-6 7-6 6-4 6-2 |
Harald Elschenbroich
Matches — Grass