Grass Court Statistics Overview
Roger Dowdeswell has found grass courts difficult, recording 4–9 across 13 matches (30.8%). 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): Roger Dowdeswell 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: 2–4 (33.3%); best-of-three: 2–5 (28.6%). Slightly better in five-set matches on grass — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1970 — 2–4 (33.3%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Roger Dowdeswell Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-08-28 | Loss | (167) Charles Owens | US Open | R64 | 7-6 6-2 7-6 |
| 1974-08-28 | Win | (155) Mark Farrell | US Open | R128 | 6-2 3-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1974-08-19 | Loss | Tom Kreiss | Haverford | R64 | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1974-06-24 | Loss | (134) John Yuill | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-2 4-6 3-6 6-3 |
| 1974-06-17 | Loss | (94) Milan Holecek | Nottingham | R64 | 9-8 2-6 6-4 |
| 1971-12-06 | Win | Ray Keenan | Auckland | R32 | 7-6 6-3 6-2 |
| 1971-12-06 | Loss | Peter Burwash | Auckland | R16 | 7-5 2-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 1970-07-20 | Loss | Cliff Drysdale | Leicester | R16 | 8-6 6-3 |
| 1970-06-22 | Loss | Ray Ruffels | Wimbledon | R128 | 5-7 6-1 3-6 6-1 7-5 |
| 1970-06-08 | Loss | Rauty Krog | Beckenham | R64 | 6-2 6-4 |
Roger Dowdeswell
Matches — Grass