John Alexander Grass Court Stats & Match Results
John Alexander
Grass Court Statistics Overview
John Alexander holds a solid grass court record of 153–96 across 249 matches (61.4%). A winning majority across 249 matches shows consistent ability to get results on grass. Claimed 2 titles on grass: Bristol, Sydney-2.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): a positive 53–36 (59.6%) across 89 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on grass.
5 finals reached on grass — won 2, lost 3 (40% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 13 semifinals. 24 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 0–8 (0.0%, 8 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: 83–47 (63.8%); best-of-three: 70–49 (58.8%). Slightly better in five-set matches on grass — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Peak season: 1978 — 20–6 (76.9%) from 26 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what John Alexander can do on grass when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-09 | Sydney-2 | Grass | R64 | 159 | 388 | 6-3 7-5 | ||
| 1985-11-25 | Australian Open | Grass | R128 | 91 | 390 | 7-6 7-6 6-7 6-3 | ||
| 1984-12-24 | Melbourne-2 | Grass | R32 | 81 | 138 | 6-4 6-4 | ||
| 1984-12-17 | Adelaide | Grass | R32 | 143 | 137 | 1-6 6-1 6-4 | ||
| 1984-12-10 | Sydney-2 | Grass | R64 | 189 | 137 | 3-6 7-5 6-4 | ||
| 1984-11-26 | Australian Open | Grass | R64 | 96 | 123 | 7-6 7-6 6-4 | ||
| 1984-06-25 | Wimbledon | Grass | R128 | 278 | 84 | 7-6 3-6 4-6 7-6 6-2 | ||
| 1984-06-18 | Bristol | Grass | R64 | 91 | 128 | 6-1 6-2 | ||
| 1984-06-18 | Bristol | Grass | R16 | 91 | 163 | 6-3 6-4 | ||
| 1984-06-18 | Bristol | Grass | QF | 127 | 91 | 6-3 6-4 |
Matches — Grass