Jim Pugh holds a solid grass court record of 10–8 across 18 matches (55.6%). A winning majority across 18 matches shows consistent ability to get results on grass. Claimed 1 title on grass: Newport.

At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): Jim Pugh has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 3–5 (37.5%) in 8 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.

One final reached on grass, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 1 semifinal. 2 quarterfinals.

By format on grass — best-of-five: 3–5 (37.5%); best-of-three: 7–3 (70.0%). 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: 1989 — 7–1 (87.5%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.

Jim Pugh recorded a notable 5-match winning streak on grass — a run that demonstrates consistency across consecutive draws on this surface.