Grass Court Statistics Overview
Nicolas Kiefer holds a solid grass court record of 44–30 across 74 matches (59.5%). A winning majority across 74 matches shows consistent ability to get results on grass. Claimed 1 title on grass: Halle.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): a positive 18–13 (58.1%) across 31 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on grass.
3 finals reached on grass — won 1, lost 2 (33% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 4 semifinals. 7 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 2–10 (16.7%, 12 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: 18–13 (58.1%); best-of-three: 26–17 (60.5%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on grass, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1999 — 6–1 (85.7%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Nicolas Kiefer Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 3 | 70.0% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 | 85.7% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-21 | Loss | (11) David Ferrer | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-3 |
| 2010-06-07 | Win | (14) Mikhail Youzhny | Halle | R32 | 4-6 6-1 7-5 |
| 2010-06-07 | Loss | (76) Andreas Beck | Halle | R16 | 6-2 3-6 7-6(4) |
| 2009-06-22 | Loss | (37) Fabrice Santoro | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-2 |
| 2009-06-08 | Win | (33) Viktor Troicki | Halle | R32 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 2009-06-08 | Loss | (28) Jurgen Melzer | Halle | R16 | 6-1 RET |
| 2008-06-23 | Win | (84) Martin Vassallo Arguello | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-0 6-3 6-1 |
| 2008-06-23 | Loss | (2) Rafael Nadal | Wimbledon | R32 | 7-6(3) 6-2 6-3 |
| 2008-06-23 | Win | (47) Julien Benneteau | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-1 7-5 6-3 |
| 2008-06-09 | Win | (35) Michael Llodra | Halle | QF | 4-0 RET |
Nicolas Kiefer
Matches — Grass