Grass Court Statistics Overview
Sashi Menon has found grass courts difficult, recording 16–36 across 52 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): Sashi Menon has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 4–13 (23.5%) 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: 5–14 (26.3%); best-of-three: 11–22 (33.3%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on grass, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1972 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Sashi Menon Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-02-24 | Win | (20) Henri Leconte | Davis Cup WG R1: IND vs FRA | RR | 6-2 5-7 10-8 |
| 1983-06-20 | Loss | (52) Tom Gullikson | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 6-1 6-2 |
| 1983-05-06 | Win | (839) Sombat Uamongkol | Davis Cup AOC SF: IND vs THA | RR | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1983-05-06 | Win | Supot Meesawat | Davis Cup AOC SF: IND vs THA | RR | 7-5 6-2 6-0 |
| 1982-12-13 | Loss | (216) Harald Theissen | Sydney-2 | R64 | 6-2 7-6 |
| 1982-12-02 | Loss | (195) Mike Brunnberg | Australian Open | R64 | 6-7 2-6 6-4 7-5 6-4 |
| 1982-06-21 | Loss | (36) Tim Mayotte | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-4 6-2 3-6 7-5 |
| 1982-06-21 | Win | (58) Pavel Slozil | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 7-6 6-0 |
| 1981-10-05 | Loss | (174) Paul Kronk | Brisbane | R32 | 7-5 4-6 6-4 |
| 1981-07-06 | Loss | (144) Jim Delaney | Newport | R32 | 7-6 7-6 |
Sashi Menon
Matches — Grass