Grass Court Statistics Overview
Roy Barth has found grass courts difficult, recording 21–26 across 47 matches (44.7%). 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): Roy Barth has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 6–11 (35.3%) 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: 8–14 (36.4%); best-of-three: 13–12 (52.0%). 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: 1969 — 11–5 (68.8%) from 16 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Roy Barth recorded a notable 5-match winning streak on grass — a run that demonstrates consistency across consecutive draws on this surface.
Roy Barth Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 11 | 5 | 68.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-08-28 | Win | (147) John Bartlett | US Open | R128 | 6-1 6-0 7-5 |
| 1974-08-28 | Loss | (7) Ilie Nastase | US Open | R64 | 6-7 6-1 4-6 6-1 6-2 |
| 1974-08-19 | Win | (276) John Holladay | Haverford | R64 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1974-08-19 | Loss | (131) John Whitlinger | Haverford | R32 | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1973-08-29 | Loss | (3) Bjorn Borg | US Open | R128 | 3-6 6-7 6-4 6-1 6-2 |
| 1973-08-13 | Loss | Jean-Baptiste Chanfreau | Haverford | R32 | 6-3 1-6 6-4 |
| 1973-08-13 | Win | Vitas Gerulaitis | Haverford | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1973-06-11 | Loss | Jaidip Mukerjea | Nottingham | R16 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1972-08-30 | Loss | Dick Stockton | US Open | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-4 |
| 1971-09-01 | Loss | Raymond Moore | US Open | R128 | 6-3 6-3 6-0 |
Roy Barth
Matches — Grass