Grass Court Statistics Overview
Noel Phillips has found grass courts difficult, recording 4–8 across 12 matches (33.3%). 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): Noel Phillips has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 1–4 (20.0%) in 5 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 1–4 (20.0%); best-of-three: 3–4 (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: 1978 — 2–3 (40.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Noel Phillips Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-12-24 | Loss | (233) Alvin Gardiner | Australian Open | R64 | 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1979-12-17 | Loss | (119) John Marks | Sydney-2 | R64 | 7-6 6-4 |
| 1979-10-08 | Loss | (66) Brad Drewett | Brisbane | R16 | 7-6 6-7 6-3 |
| 1979-10-08 | Win | (185) Haroon Ismail | Brisbane | R32 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1979-06-25 | Loss | (49) Tim Wilkison | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 6-2 6-2 |
| 1978-12-25 | Loss | (93) John Sadri | Australian Open | R64 | 6-3 7-6 6-4 |
| 1978-12-18 | Loss | (138) Paul Kronk | Sydney-2 | R16 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1978-12-18 | Win | (83) Phil Dent | Sydney-2 | R32 | 4-6 6-3 7-5 |
| 1978-12-18 | Win | (259) Victor Eke | Sydney-2 | R64 | 6-2 2-6 6-1 |
| 1978-10-09 | Loss | (31) Tom Gorman | Brisbane | R32 | 7-6 7-5 |
Noel Phillips
Matches — Grass