Grass Court Statistics Overview
Jim McManus has found grass courts difficult, recording 30–37 across 67 matches (44.8%). 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): Jim McManus has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 9–15 (37.5%) in 24 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
2 semifinals on grass without yet reaching a final — consistent deep runs that show the ability to string together wins across a full draw, with the step to the final still to come. 4 quarterfinals adds further depth to that picture.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 15–15 (50.0%); best-of-three: 15–22 (40.5%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on grass that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1968 — 12–6 (66.7%) from 18 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Jim McManus Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | 6 | 8 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 12 | 6 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Loss | (117) Jan Norback | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-1 3-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 1976-06-21 | Loss | (62) Ray Ruffels | Wimbledon | R128 | 9-7 6-1 6-1 |
| 1976-06-14 | Loss | (79) Colin Dowdeswell | Nottingham | R64 | 6-4 6-0 |
| 1974-08-28 | Loss | (56) Frew McMillan | US Open | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-4 |
| 1973-10-15 | Win | Balaram Singh | New Delhi | R32 | 9-8 6-2 |
| 1973-10-15 | Loss | (40) Vijay Amritraj | New Delhi | R16 | 6-2 8-6 |
| 1973-08-29 | Loss | (18) Jan Kodes | US Open | R64 | 7-5 6-3 6-7 6-1 |
| 1973-08-29 | Win | (181) Elio Lito Alvarez | US Open | R128 | 6-3 6-1 6-2 |
| 1973-06-18 | Loss | Paul Gerken | Eastbourne | R16 | 6-4 3-6 6-3 |
| 1973-06-18 | Win | Pat Cramer | Eastbourne | R32 | 7-5 3-6 6-3 |
Jim McManus
Matches — Grass