Grass Court Statistics Overview
Jim Delaney has found grass courts difficult, recording 16–21 across 37 matches (43.2%). 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): Jim Delaney 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.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 3–8 (27.3%); best-of-three: 13–13 (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: 1974 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Jim Delaney Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-05 | Loss | (39) John Sadri | Newport | R32 | 7-6 7-5 |
| 1982-01-04 | Loss | (25) Tim Mayotte | Adelaide | R32 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1981-12-24 | Loss | (241) Cliff Letcher | Australian Open | R32 | 7-6 7-6 4-6 3-6 6-4 |
| 1981-12-24 | Win | (184) Matt Mitchell | Australian Open | R64 | 6-4 3-6 6-3 7-6 |
| 1981-12-14 | Win | (147) Greg Whitecross | Sydney-2 | R64 | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1981-12-14 | Loss | (51) Chris Lewis | Sydney-2 | R32 | 7-5 6-1 |
| 1981-10-05 | Loss | Mal Anderson | Brisbane | R32 | 6-2 6-7 6-2 |
| 1981-07-06 | Win | (36) Victor Amaya | Newport | R16 | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1981-07-06 | Win | (208) Sashi Menon | Newport | R32 | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1981-07-06 | Loss | (16) Johan Kriek | Newport | QF | 6-1 6-3 |
Jim Delaney
Matches — Grass