Grass Court Statistics Overview
Neale Fraser has found grass courts difficult, recording 7–12 across 19 matches (36.8%). 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): Neale Fraser has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 5–9 (35.7%) 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: 6–8 (42.9%); best-of-three: 1–4 (20.0%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on grass that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1972 — 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.
Neale Fraser Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-06-23 | Loss | (21) Onny Parun | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-2 9-7 |
| 1974-12-26 | Loss | (104) Joaquin Loyo-Mayo | Australian Open | R64 | 7-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1974-06-24 | Loss | (47) Jeff Borowiak | Wimbledon | R64 | 8-9 6-3 8-6 1-0 RET |
| 1974-06-24 | Win | (207) David Lloyd | Wimbledon | R128 | 4-6 8-9 7-5 6-4 11-9 |
| 1973-12-26 | Loss | (39) Colin Dibley | Australian Open | R64 | 2-6 7-6 6-0 |
| 1973-06-25 | Loss | James Chico Hagey | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 7-5 8-6 |
| 1972-12-26 | Loss | Syd Ball | Australian Open | R64 | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1972-06-26 | Loss | Adriano Panatta | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 8-9 4-6 6-4 6-1 |
| 1972-06-19 | Win | Corrado Barazzutti | Queen's Club | R64 | 3-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 1972-06-19 | Loss | Jimmy Connors | Queen's Club | R32 | 7-5 9-8 |
Neale Fraser
Matches — Grass