Grass Court Statistics Overview
Martin Lee has found grass courts difficult, recording 15–23 across 38 matches (39.5%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Martin Lee has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on grass — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): Martin Lee has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 4–8 (33.3%) in 12 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
One final reached on grass, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 1 semifinal. 3 quarterfinals.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 4–8 (33.3%); best-of-three: 11–15 (42.3%). 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: 2001 — 7–4 (63.6%) from 11 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Martin Lee Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-26 | Loss | (18) Jarkko Nieminen | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-4 6-0 6-3 |
| 2006-06-26 | Win | (118) Dick Norman | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 7-6(2) 7-6(4) |
| 2006-06-12 | Loss | (118) Fernando Vicente | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2003-06-23 | Loss | (64) David Ferrer | Wimbledon | R128 | 1-6 6-3 6-1 6-2 |
| 2002-07-08 | Win | (70) Wayne Arthurs | Newport | R32 | 3-6 7-5 6-2 |
| 2002-07-08 | Loss | (124) Robby Ginepri | Newport | QF | 6-3 6-1 |
| 2002-07-08 | Win | (381) Thomas Blake | Newport | R16 | 1-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 2002-06-24 | Loss | (13) Pete Sampras | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 7-6(1) 6-3 |
| 2002-06-17 | Loss | (30) Tommy Robredo | 's-Hertogenbosch | R32 | 7-6(3) 3-6 6-2 |
| 2002-06-10 | Loss | (110) Mark Philippoussis | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-1 7-5 |
Martin Lee
Matches — Grass