Grass Court Statistics Overview
Robin Drysdale has found grass courts difficult, recording 9–29 across 38 matches (23.7%). 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): Robin Drysdale has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 5–12 (29.4%) in 17 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 5–12 (29.4%); best-of-three: 4–17 (19.0%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on grass that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1977 — 3–8 (27.3%) from 11 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Robin Drysdale Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 8 | 27.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-22 | Loss | (50) Buster C. Mottram | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-1 6-4 4-6 6-3 |
| 1981-06-08 | Loss | (73) Mark Edmondson | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-1 7-5 |
| 1980-06-23 | Loss | (173) Sashi Menon | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-7 4-6 6-0 6-4 6-4 |
| 1979-06-25 | Loss | (61) Bill Scanlon | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-3 7-5 |
| 1979-06-18 | Loss | (35) Victor Amaya | Surbiton | R16 | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1979-06-18 | Win | (81) Mike Cahill | Surbiton | R32 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1979-06-11 | Loss | (65) David Schneider | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1978-12-25 | Loss | (114) Steve Docherty | Australian Open | R64 | 6-3 6-2 6-4 |
| 1978-12-18 | Loss | (114) Tim Wilkison | Sydney-2 | R64 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1978-07-10 | Win | (375) Bhanu Nunna | Newport | R32 | 6-1 6-4 |
Robin Drysdale
Matches — Grass