Grass Court Statistics Overview
James Duckworth has found grass courts difficult, recording 12–21 across 33 matches (36.4%). 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): James Duckworth has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 3–8 (27.3%) in 11 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 0–4 (0.0%, 4 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: 3–8 (27.3%); best-of-three: 9–13 (40.9%). 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: 2021 — 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.
James Duckworth Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | Loss | (28) Felix Auger-Aliassime | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 3-6 6-7(2) 6-4 6-4 |
| 2025-06-23 | Loss | (28) Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | Eastbourne | R16 | 6-7(3) 6-3 6-4 |
| 2025-06-23 | Win | (80) Aleksandar Vukic | Eastbourne | R32 | 6-3 6-7(5) 6-1 |
| 2025-06-09 | Loss | (281) Justin Engel | Stuttgart | R32 | 4-6 6-4 7-6(5) |
| 2024-07-01 | Loss | (9) Alex de Minaur | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-6(1) 7-6(3) 7-6(4) |
| 2024-06-17 | Loss | (9) Hubert Hurkacz | Halle | R16 | 7-6(3) 6-4 |
| 2024-06-17 | Win | (217) Joao Fonseca | Halle | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2024-06-10 | Win | (14) Ben Shelton | Stuttgart | R16 | 7-6(5) 4-6 6-3 |
| 2024-06-10 | Win | (139) Pierre-Hugues Herbert | Stuttgart | R32 | 6-4 7-6(2) |
| 2024-06-10 | Loss | (95) Matteo Berrettini | Stuttgart | QF | 6-4 7-5 |
James Duckworth
Matches — Grass