Grass Court Statistics Overview
Nicolas Pereira has found grass courts difficult, recording 11–18 across 29 matches (37.9%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Claimed 1 title on grass: Newport.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): Nicolas Pereira has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 2–6 (25.0%) in 8 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
One final reached on grass, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 1 semifinal. 1 quarterfinal.
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: 2–6 (25.0%); best-of-three: 9–12 (42.9%). 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: 1996 — 6–3 (66.7%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Nicolas Pereira recorded a notable 5-match winning streak on grass — a run that demonstrates consistency across consecutive draws on this surface.
Nicolas Pereira Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-23 | Loss | (267) Danny Sapsford | Wimbledon | R128 | 3-6 6-2 7-6(5) 6-3 |
| 1996-07-08 | Win | (109) Andrei Olhovskiy | Newport | QF | 3-6 7-6(1) 7-6(4) |
| 1996-07-08 | Win | (145) Leander Paes | Newport | SF | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1996-07-08 | Win | (114) Grant Stafford | Newport | F | 4-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1996-07-08 | Win | (106) Jonathan Stark | Newport | R32 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1996-07-08 | Win | (79) Michael Joyce | Newport | R16 | 6-4 1-0 RET |
| 1996-06-24 | Win | (267) Jeremy Bates | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 6-3 6-4 |
| 1996-06-24 | Loss | (25) Paul Haarhuis | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-2 7-6(5) 7-6(1) |
| 1996-06-17 | Loss | (243) Mark Petchey | Nottingham | R32 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1996-06-10 | Loss | (79) Guillaume Raoux | Queen's Club | R64 | 7-6(4) 6-1 |
Nicolas Pereira
Matches — Grass