Grass Court Statistics Overview
Mario Ancic has an impressive grass court record of 40–14 across 54 matches (74.1% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 54 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. Claimed 2 titles on grass: 's-Hertogenbosch.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): Mario Ancic has been outstanding — 17–6 (73.9%) across 23 matches. Winning more than 7 in 10 Grand Slam matches on grass is the benchmark of an all-time great on this surface.
2 finals reached on grass — converted 2 into titles (outstanding 100% conversion rate). Converting finals at that rate separates champions from contenders. 4 semifinals. 7 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 3–7 (30.0%, 10 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: 18–6 (75.0%); best-of-three: 22–8 (73.3%). Consistent regardless of format on grass — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 2006 — 9–1 (90.0%) from 10 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Mario Ancic put together an impressive 9-match winning streak on grass, highlighting the ability to maintain high performance across multiple tournament rounds and events.
Mario Ancic Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 | 90.0% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 9 | 2 | 81.8% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 3 | 76.9% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-23 | Win | (34) Michael Llodra | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 7-6(7) 2-0 RET |
| 2008-06-23 | Win | (118) Philipp Petzschner | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-1 6-4 6-7(1) 4-6 6-3 |
| 2008-06-23 | Win | (18) Fernando Verdasco | Wimbledon | R16 | 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 13-11 |
| 2008-06-23 | Loss | (1) Roger Federer | Wimbledon | QF | 6-1 7-5 6-4 |
| 2008-06-23 | Win | (5) David Ferrer | Wimbledon | R32 | 6-4 6-4 6-7(5) 7-6(3) |
| 2008-06-15 | Win | (70) Ivo Minar | ''s-Hertogenbosch | R32 | 6-1 7-6(0) |
| 2008-06-15 | Win | (52) Steve Darcis | ''s-Hertogenbosch | R16 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2008-06-15 | Loss | (5) David Ferrer | ''s-Hertogenbosch | QF | 6-4 7-6(4) |
| 2008-06-09 | Win | (63) Nicolas Lapentti | Queen's Club | R64 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 2008-06-09 | Win | (20) Fernando Verdasco | Queen's Club | R32 | 7-6(6) 6-4 |
Mario Ancic
Matches — Grass