Ove Nils Bengtson has a competitive grass court record of 24–23 across 47 matches (51.1%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 1 title on grass: Beckenham.

At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): Ove Nils Bengtson is 11–13 (45.8%) across 24 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

One final reached on grass, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 2 semifinals. 2 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on grass: 0–4 (0.0%, 4 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: 11–13 (45.8%); best-of-three: 13–10 (56.5%). 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: 1976 — 4–1 (80.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.

Ove Nils Bengtson recorded a notable 6-match winning streak on grass — a run that demonstrates consistency across consecutive draws on this surface.