Grass Court Statistics Overview
Harold Solomon has found grass courts difficult, recording 5–16 across 21 matches (23.8%). 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): Harold Solomon has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 1–6 (14.3%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
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: 1–6 (14.3%); best-of-three: 4–10 (28.6%). 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 — 4–4 (50.0%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Harold Solomon Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-23 | Loss | (69) Jonathan Canter | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-2 6-2 |
| 1977-06-20 | Loss | (162) Steve Docherty | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 4-6 7-5 7-5 |
| 1977-06-13 | Loss | (47) Colin Dibley | Queen's Club | R64 | 9-7 6-3 |
| 1974-12-10 | Loss | (17) Raul Ramirez | Masters | RR | 6-1 6-1 |
| 1974-12-10 | Loss | (10) Ilie Nastase | Masters | RR | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1974-12-10 | Loss | (11) Manuel Orantes | Masters | RR | 6-1 6-1 |
| 1974-06-24 | Loss | (9) Manuel Orantes | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-2 6-1 |
| 1974-06-17 | Loss | (52) Jose Higueras | Nottingham | R64 | 9-7 9-7 |
| 1973-08-29 | Loss | (4) Rod Laver | US Open | R128 | 6-0 6-2 6-2 |
| 1973-06-18 | Win | Adriano Panatta | London / Queen's Club | R32 | 6-4 6-1 |
Harold Solomon
Matches — Grass