Grass Court Statistics Overview
Jonathan Smith has found grass courts difficult, recording 19–35 across 54 matches (35.2%). 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): Jonathan Smith has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 5–14 (26.3%) in 19 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 5–14 (26.3%); best-of-three: 14–21 (40.0%). 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: 1981 — 3–4 (42.9%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Jonathan Smith Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-12-24 | Win | (137) Carl Limberger | Melbourne-2 | R32 | 6-4 6-7 6-4 |
| 1984-12-24 | Loss | (140) Christo Van Rensburg | Melbourne-2 | R16 | 3-6 6-3 6-2 |
| 1984-12-17 | Win | (141) Christo Van Rensburg | Adelaide | R32 | 7-6 5-7 6-3 |
| 1984-12-17 | Loss | (42) Tim Mayotte | Adelaide | R16 | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1984-06-25 | Loss | (249) Paul Annacone | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 1984-06-11 | Loss | (23) Tim Mayotte | Queen's Club | R32 | 6-4 3-6 6-1 |
| 1984-06-11 | Win | (114) Derek Tarr | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1983-12-29 | Win | (160) Broderick Dyke | Adelaide | R32 | 6-1 5-7 6-4 |
| 1983-12-29 | Loss | (36) Paul McNamee | Adelaide | R16 | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1983-11-29 | Loss | (1) Ivan Lendl | Australian Open | R64 | 6-2 6-2 6-4 |
Jonathan Smith
Matches — Grass