Grass Court Statistics Overview
Ricardo Mello has found grass courts difficult, recording 1–8 across 9 matches (11.1%). 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): Ricardo Mello has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 1–3 (25.0%) in 4 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 1–3 (25.0%); best-of-three: 0–5 (0.0%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on grass that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Ricardo Mello Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-20 | Loss | (35) Michael Llodra | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-2 4-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 2011-06-20 | Win | (164) Frank Dancevic | Wimbledon | R128 | 3-6 3-6 6-4 7-6(6) 6-2 |
| 2011-06-12 | Loss | (84) Filippo Volandri | 's-Hertogenbosch | R32 | 6-4 7-6(5) |
| 2010-06-21 | Loss | (24) Thomaz Bellucci | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 6-4 6-4 |
| 2009-07-06 | Loss | (266) Sam Groth | Newport | R32 | 7-5 3-6 6-3 |
| 2006-07-10 | Loss | (36) Andy Murray | Newport | R32 | 6-1 1-6 7-6(5) |
| 2005-06-20 | Loss | (261) David Sherwood | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-4 6-4 |
| 2005-06-13 | Loss | (285) Jan Vacek | Nottingham | R32 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 2003-06-09 | Loss | (94) Todd Martin | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-2 6-1 |
Ricardo Mello
Matches — Grass