Grass Court Statistics Overview
Richard Lewis has found grass courts difficult, recording 31–44 across 75 matches (41.3%). 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): Richard Lewis has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 8–18 (30.8%) in 26 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
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: 10–20 (33.3%); best-of-three: 21–24 (46.7%). 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: 1974 — 6–4 (60.0%) from 10 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Richard Lewis Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-25 | Loss | (70) Balazs Taroczy | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-4 4-6 6-4 7-6 |
| 1983-06-20 | Loss | (150) Mike Leach | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-6 2-6 7-6 6-4 |
| 1982-12-28 | Win | (162) Jeff Simpson | Melbourne-2 | R32 | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1982-12-28 | Loss | (34) Henry Pfister | Melbourne-2 | R16 | 6-7 6-2 6-2 |
| 1982-12-20 | Loss | (106) Rod Frawley | Adelaide-2 | R32 | 6-4 3-6 6-4 |
| 1982-12-13 | Win | (39) Chris Lewis | Sydney-2 | R64 | 2-0 RET |
| 1982-12-13 | Loss | (228) Tony Giammalva | Sydney-2 | R32 | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1982-12-02 | Win | (91) Matt Mitchell | Australian Open | R128 | 7-5 1-6 6-2 7-6 |
| 1982-12-02 | Loss | (203) Bruce Kleege | Australian Open | R64 | 6-7 6-3 6-4 6-4 |
| 1982-06-21 | Loss | (31) Tomas Smid | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 7-6 6-0 |
Richard Lewis
Matches — Grass