Grass Court Statistics Overview
Joao Sousa has found grass courts difficult, recording 14–25 across 39 matches (35.9%). 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): Joao Sousa has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 5–8 (38.5%) in 13 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 0–5 (0.0%, 5 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: 5–8 (38.5%); best-of-three: 9–17 (34.6%). Slightly better in five-set matches on grass — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 2014 — 4–3 (57.1%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Joao Sousa Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-27 | Loss | (69) Richard Gasquet | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-6(7) 6-2 4-6 4-6 6-3 |
| 2022-06-20 | Loss | (52) Mackenzie McDonald | Mallorca | R32 | 4-6 7-5 6-1 |
| 2022-06-06 | Loss | (121) Radu Albot | Stuttgart | R32 | 6-2 7-6(7) |
| 2021-07-12 | Loss | (78) Tennys Sandgren | Newport | R32 | 6-4 7-6(3) |
| 2021-06-28 | Loss | (90) Andreas Seppi | Wimbledon | R128 | 4-6 6-4 7-5 6-2 |
| 2019-07-01 | Win | (61) Daniel Evans | Wimbledon | R32 | 4-6 6-4 7-5 4-6 6-4 |
| 2019-07-01 | Loss | (2) Rafael Nadal | Wimbledon | R16 | 6-2 6-2 6-2 |
| 2019-07-01 | Win | (431) Paul Jubb | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-0 6-3 6-7(8) 6-1 |
| 2019-07-01 | Win | (18) Marin Cilic | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-4 6-4 6-4 |
| 2019-06-24 | Loss | (75) Lorenzo Sonego | Antalya | R32 | 6-3 7-6(11) |
Joao Sousa
Matches — Grass