Grass Court Statistics Overview
Leander Paes has an impressive grass court record of 46–24 across 70 matches (65.7% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 70 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. Claimed 1 title on grass: Newport.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): Leander Paes 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.
One final reached on grass, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 3 semifinals. 5 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 1–4 (20.0%, 5 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on grass; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 22–12 (64.7%); best-of-three: 24–12 (66.7%). Consistent regardless of format on grass — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1995 — 6–1 (85.7%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Leander Paes Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 | 85.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 | 75.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-11 | Loss | (364) Satoshi Iwabuchi | Davis Cup G1 R2: IND vs JPN | RR | 6-4 4-6 6-4 |
| 2006-04-07 | Win | (1416) Aqeel Khan | Davis Cup G1 PO: IND vs PAK | RR | 6-4 7-6(4) 3-6 0-6 6-1 |
| 2005-04-29 | Win | (332) Farrukh Dustov | Davis Cup G1 R2: IND vs UZB | RR | 7-6(4) 6-2 6-0 |
| 2003-04-04 | Win | (401) Mark Nielsen | Davis Cup G1 R2: IND vs NZL | RR | 6-1 7-6(1) 6-2 |
| 2003-04-04 | Win | (939) Rob Cheyne | Davis Cup G1 R2: IND vs NZL | RR | 6-1 6-0 |
| 2003-02-07 | Win | (132) Takao Suzuki | Davis Cup G1 R1: IND vs JPN | RR | 6-3 7-6(3) 6-4 |
| 2003-02-07 | Win | (224) Gouichi Motomura | Davis Cup G1 R1: IND vs JPN | RR | 1-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 2001-06-25 | Win | (150) Daniel Elsner | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-0 6-1 3-6 7-5 |
| 2001-06-25 | Loss | (38) Nicolas Escude | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-3 6-4 6-2 |
| 2000-04-07 | Win | (291) Yong-Il Yoon | Davis Cup G1 SF: IND vs KOR | RR | 6-4 6-2 6-3 |
Leander Paes
Matches — Grass