Grass Court Statistics Overview
Kristian Pless has found grass courts difficult, recording 4–12 across 16 matches (25.0%). 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): Kristian Pless 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: 3–7 (30.0%). 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: 2006 — 2–3 (40.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Kristian Pless Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-07 | Loss | (193) Mikhail Ledovskikh | Newport | R32 | 4-6 7-5 6-4 |
| 2007-06-25 | Loss | (13) Mikhail Youzhny | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-4 |
| 2007-06-17 | Loss | Yves Allegro | 's-Hertogenbosch | R32 | 7-6(4) 3-6 6-4 |
| 2007-06-11 | Loss | (121) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga | Queen's Club | R64 | 7-6(2) 6-0 |
| 2006-07-10 | Win | (201) Michael Russell | Newport | R32 | 7-6(2) RET |
| 2006-07-10 | Loss | (111) Justin Gimelstob | Newport | QF | 6-3 6-1 |
| 2006-07-10 | Win | (137) Paul Capdeville | Newport | R16 | 6-4 4-6 6-4 |
| 2006-06-26 | Loss | (7) James Blake | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 7-5 5-7 6-4 |
| 2006-06-12 | Loss | (59) Arnaud Clement | Halle | R32 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 2004-06-21 | Loss | (127) Felix Mantilla | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-6(5) 4-6 7-5 6-1 |
Kristian Pless
Matches — Grass