Grass Court Statistics Overview
James Ward has found grass courts difficult, recording 13–32 across 45 matches (28.9%). 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): James Ward has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 3–9 (25.0%) in 12 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: 4–10 (28.6%); best-of-three: 9–22 (29.0%). Consistent regardless of format on grass — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 2010 — 4–2 (66.7%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
James Ward recorded a notable 7-match winning streak on grass — a run that demonstrates consistency across consecutive draws on this surface.
James Ward Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-19 | Loss | (66) Vasek Pospisil | Eastbourne | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2019-07-01 | Loss | (16) Nikoloz Basilashvili | Wimbledon | R128 | 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-4 8-6 |
| 2019-06-24 | Loss | (102) Thomas Fabbiano | Eastbourne | R32 | 2-6 6-3 6-1 |
| 2019-06-17 | Loss | (38) Gilles Simon | Queen's Club | R32 | 3-6 6-3 7-6(2) |
| 2017-07-03 | Loss | (65) Marcos Baghdatis | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-4 6-3 |
| 2017-06-19 | Loss | (87) Julien Benneteau | Queen's Club | R32 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 2016-06-27 | Loss | (1) Novak Djokovic | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-0 7-6(3) 6-4 |
| 2016-06-20 | Loss | (60) Malek Jaziri | Nottingham | R64 | 6-1 3-6 6-4 |
| 2016-06-13 | Loss | (41) Gilles Muller | Queen's Club | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2015-07-17 | Loss | (11) Gilles Simon | Davis Cup WG QF: GBR vs FRA | RR | 6-4 6-4 6-1 |
James Ward
Matches — Grass