John Marks Grass Court Stats & Match Results
John Marks
Grass Court Statistics Overview
John Marks has found grass courts difficult, recording 19–32 across 51 matches (37.3%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. John Marks has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on grass — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): John Marks is 6–9 (40.0%) across 15 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.
2 finals reached on grass — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 2 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 2 semifinals. 2 quarterfinals.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 6–10 (37.5%); best-of-three: 13–22 (37.1%). Consistent regardless of format on grass — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1975 — 5–1 (83.3%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-06 | Brisbane | Grass | R32 | 89 | 205 | 6-1 6-4 | ||
| 1979-12-24 | Australian Open | Grass | R64 | 46 | 119 | 6-3 6-2 6-2 | ||
| 1979-12-17 | Sydney-2 | Grass | R64 | 119 | 181 | 7-6 6-4 | ||
| 1979-12-17 | Sydney-2 | Grass | R32 | 74 | 119 | 6-2 6-3 | ||
| 1979-12-10 | Adelaide | Grass | R16 | 98 | 117 | 7-5 6-4 | ||
| 1979-12-10 | Adelaide | Grass | R32 | 117 | 57 | 7-5 6-2 | ||
| 1979-10-08 | Brisbane | Grass | R32 | 127 | 116 | 6-4 6-2 | ||
| 1979-06-25 | Wimbledon | Grass | R128 | 145 | 89 | 7-5 2-6 7-6 6-2 | ||
| 1979-06-18 | Surbiton | Grass | R32 | 39 | 84 | 6-2 6-3 | ||
| 1979-06-11 | Queen's Club | Grass | R64 | 159 | 80 | 6-4 6-4 |
Matches — Grass