Grass Court Statistics Overview
Kenichi Hirai has found grass courts difficult, recording 2–10 across 12 matches (16.7%). 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): Kenichi Hirai has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 1–5 (16.7%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 1–5 (16.7%); best-of-three: 1–5 (16.7%). Consistent regardless of format on grass — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Kenichi Hirai Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-02-09 | Loss | (257) Onny Parun | Davis Cup EUR SF: NZL vs JPN | RR | 6-3 12-14 10-8 6-3 |
| 1977-06-06 | Loss | (38) Dick Crealy | Nottingham | R64 | 8-9 6-4 6-2 |
| 1976-06-21 | Loss | (12) Roscoe Tanner | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-3 6-4 9-7 |
| 1976-06-21 | Win | Vadim Borisov | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-4 6-0 |
| 1974-12-26 | Loss | (246) Martin Robinson | Australian Open | R64 | 6-1 5-7 7-5 7-6 |
| 1973-12-29 | Loss | (160) Jean-Louis Haillet | Sydney-1 | R64 | 5-7 7-6 6-4 |
| 1973-12-26 | Loss | (2) John Newcombe | Australian Open | R64 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1973-06-25 | Loss | Jan Kodes | Wimbledon | R128 | 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-3 |
| 1972-06-12 | Loss | Richard Pancho Gonzales | Beckenham | R64 | 7-5 9-7 |
| 1972-06-05 | Win | Wanaro N'Godrella | Manchester | R64 | 6-4 6-2 |
Kenichi Hirai
Matches — Grass