Grass Court Statistics Overview
Norman Holmes has found grass courts difficult, recording 8–10 across 18 matches (44.4%). 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): Norman Holmes is 4–4 (50.0%) across 8 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 4–4 (50.0%); best-of-three: 4–6 (40.0%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on grass that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1974 — 4–3 (57.1%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Norman Holmes Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-06-21 | Loss | (327) Michael Wayman | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-0 |
| 1974-08-19 | Loss | (100) Mike Estep | Haverford | R64 | 4-6 7-6 6-4 |
| 1974-06-10 | Loss | (61) Syd Ball | Beckenham | R16 | 7-5 7-5 |
| 1974-06-10 | Win | (155) Steve Faulk | Beckenham | R32 | 3-6 7-5 6-3 |
| 1974-06-10 | Win | Saeed Meer | Beckenham | R64 | 3-6 6-3 7-6 |
| 1974-06-10 | Win | (189) Jean-Francois Caujolle | Beckenham | R128 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1974-06-03 | Win | (55) Bob Hewitt | Manchester | R64 | 6-2 2-6 6-4 |
| 1974-06-03 | Loss | (209) Mark Farrell | Manchester | R32 | 10-8 1-6 6-2 |
| 1973-06-25 | Loss | Robert McKinley | Wimbledon | R32 | 6-2 3-6 7-5 7-5 |
| 1973-06-25 | Win | Doug Crawford | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-4 |
Norman Holmes
Matches — Grass