Mike De Palmer has found grass courts difficult, recording 14–18 across 32 matches (43.8%). 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): Mike De Palmer is 6–9 (40.0%) across 15 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

vs. Top 10 on grass: 1–2 (33.3%, 3 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: 6–9 (40.0%); best-of-three: 8–9 (47.1%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on grass, though the five-set record is still respectable.

Best season: 1982 — 5–3 (62.5%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.