Grass Court Statistics Overview
Marcelo Lara has found grass courts difficult, recording 8–16 across 24 matches (33.3%). 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): Marcelo Lara has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 4–10 (28.6%) in 14 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 4–11 (26.7%); best-of-three: 4–5 (44.4%). 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: 1968 — 3–3 (50.0%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Marcelo Lara Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-26 | Loss | (59) Terry Moor | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 6-4 9-8 |
| 1977-10-10 | Loss | (243) Dale Collings | Brisbane | R32 | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1975-06-23 | Loss | (138) John Feaver | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-1 5-7 5-7 6-3 6-3 |
| 1975-06-16 | Loss | (10) Tom Okker | Nottingham | R64 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1974-06-24 | Loss | (180) Petr Kanderal | Wimbledon | R128 | 4-6 8-6 6-2 RET |
| 1973-12-26 | Win | (151) Jacques Thamin | Australian Open | R64 | 6-4 3-6 7-5 |
| 1973-11-19 | Win | Ian Bidmeade | Adelaide | R32 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1973-11-19 | Loss | (42) Jiri Hrebec | Adelaide | QF | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1973-11-19 | Win | (307) Denis Naegelen | Adelaide | R16 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1973-08-29 | Loss | (2) John Newcombe | US Open | R128 | 6-7 6-3 6-3 6-7 6-3 |
Marcelo Lara
Matches — Grass