Grass Court Statistics Overview
Humphrey Hose has found grass courts difficult, recording 9–14 across 23 matches (39.1%). 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): Humphrey Hose 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.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 4–6 (40.0%); best-of-three: 5–8 (38.5%). Consistent regardless of format on grass — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1968 — 5–5 (50.0%) from 10 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Humphrey Hose Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-06-23 | Loss | (77) Birger Andersson | Wimbledon | R64 | 4-6 6-3 8-6 6-4 |
| 1975-06-23 | Win | (123) Syd Ball | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-0 1-6 8-6 6-3 |
| 1974-08-19 | Loss | (331) Larry Turville | Haverford | R64 | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1973-08-29 | Loss | (10) Ilie Nastase | US Open | R128 | 6-4 6-4 6-3 |
| 1972-08-30 | Win | Steve Faulk | US Open | R128 | 7-5 4-6 7-6 7-6 |
| 1972-08-30 | Loss | Dick Stockton | US Open | R64 | 6-2 6-3 3-6 7-6 |
| 1969-08-27 | Loss | Fred Stolle | US Open | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-2 |
| 1969-08-16 | Loss | William Higgins | Boston-2 | R64 | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1969-08-11 | Loss | Jim Osborne | Haverford | R64 | 6-4 4-6 8-6 |
| 1969-08-04 | Win | Ron Bohrnstedt | Southampton | R64 | 9-7 4-6 9-7 |
Humphrey Hose
Matches — Grass