Grass Court Statistics Overview
Kelly Jones has found grass courts difficult, recording 4–9 across 13 matches (30.8%). 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): Kelly Jones has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 1–4 (20.0%) in 5 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 1–4 (20.0%); best-of-three: 3–5 (37.5%). 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: 1990 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Kelly Jones Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-25 | Win | (216) Danny Sapsford | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1990-06-25 | Loss | (28) Marc Rosset | Wimbledon | R64 | 3-6 6-7 6-3 7-5 6-3 |
| 1990-06-18 | Win | (120) Michiel Schapers | Manchester | R32 | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1990-06-18 | Loss | (99) Gilad Bloom | Manchester | QF | 3-6 7-5 6-1 |
| 1990-06-18 | Win | (49) Alex Antonitsch | Manchester | R16 | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1989-06-26 | Loss | (70) Milan Srejber | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-3 6-3 |
| 1988-07-04 | Loss | (35) Peter Lundgren | Newport | R16 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1988-07-04 | Win | (443) Chris Louw | Newport | R32 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1987-06-22 | Loss | (182) Mark Woodforde | Wimbledon | R128 | 4-6 3-6 6-3 6-3 6-1 |
| 1987-06-15 | Loss | (122) Mike Leach | Bristol | R64 | 6-2 6-4 |
Kelly Jones
Matches — Grass