Grass Court Statistics Overview
Karsten Braasch has found grass courts difficult, recording 11–14 across 25 matches (44.0%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Karsten Braasch has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on grass — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): Karsten Braasch has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 2–4 (33.3%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
One final reached on grass, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 1 semifinal. 3 quarterfinals.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 2–4 (33.3%); best-of-three: 9–10 (47.4%). 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: 1994 — 5–3 (62.5%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Karsten Braasch Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | Win | (102) Julien Boutter | 's-Hertogenbosch | R32 | 6-3 6-0 |
| 2000-06-19 | Win | (34) Andrei Pavel | 's-Hertogenbosch | R16 | 7-5 4-6 7-6(6) |
| 2000-06-19 | Loss | (26) Michael Chang | 's-Hertogenbosch | QF | 7-6(3) 7-6(2) |
| 1999-06-14 | Win | (558) Kirill Ivanov-Smolensky | 's-Hertogenbosch | R32 | 6-2 6-7(8) 6-3 |
| 1999-06-14 | Loss | (66) Andrei Pavel | 's-Hertogenbosch | R16 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1997-06-09 | Loss | (49) Richey Reneberg | Halle | R32 | 6-1 6-7(10) 6-3 |
| 1995-06-26 | Loss | (2) Pete Sampras | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-6(4) 6-7(2) 6-4 6-1 |
| 1995-06-12 | Loss | (46) Brett Steven | Rosmalen | R32 | 7-6(2) 6-4 |
| 1994-06-20 | Win | (48) Jonathan Stark | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3 |
| 1994-06-20 | Loss | (16) Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-1 6-1 6-3 |
Karsten Braasch
Matches — Grass