Grass Court Statistics Overview
Rick Meyer has found grass courts difficult, recording 9–13 across 22 matches (40.9%). 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): Rick Meyer has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 3–6 (33.3%) in 9 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 3–6 (33.3%); best-of-three: 6–7 (46.2%). 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: 1982 — 4–4 (50.0%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Rick Meyer Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-11-26 | Loss | (108) Boris Becker | Australian Open | R128 | 6-3 6-1 6-3 |
| 1983-11-29 | Loss | (117) Marty Davis | Australian Open | R64 | 6-3 4-6 0-6 6-4 6-3 |
| 1983-11-29 | Win | (195) Loic Courteau | Australian Open | R128 | 6-3 6-0 6-2 |
| 1982-12-13 | Win | (210) Broderick Dyke | Sydney-2 | R32 | 6-3 3-6 7-5 |
| 1982-12-13 | Loss | (33) John Alexander | Sydney-2 | QF | 6-7 6-3 7-5 |
| 1982-12-13 | Win | (29) Henry Pfister | Sydney-2 | R16 | 6-2 6-7 7-5 |
| 1982-12-13 | Win | (206) Larry Stefanki | Sydney-2 | R64 | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1982-12-02 | Loss | (208) Bernard Mitton | Australian Open | R64 | 7-5 3-6 7-6 7-5 |
| 1982-12-02 | Win | (17) Mark Edmondson | Australian Open | R128 | 6-4 2-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 1982-07-05 | Loss | (175) Matt Mitchell | Newport | R32 | 7-5 6-4 |
Rick Meyer
Matches — Grass