Grass Court Statistics Overview
Simon Youl has found grass courts difficult, recording 23–34 across 57 matches (40.4%). 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): Simon Youl has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 7–14 (33.3%) in 21 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 0–4 (0.0%, 4 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on grass; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 7–14 (33.3%); best-of-three: 16–20 (44.4%). 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: 1986 — 4–3 (57.1%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Simon Youl Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-06-20 | Loss | (74) Jean-Philippe Fleurian | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-4 6-7(5) 6-7(4) 6-1 |
| 1994-06-06 | Loss | (46) Henri Leconte | Rosmalen | QF | 3-6 6-3 7-6(6) |
| 1994-06-06 | Win | (45) Jonathan Stark | Rosmalen | R16 | 7-5 7-6(10) |
| 1994-06-06 | Win | (123) Dimitri Poliakov | Rosmalen | R32 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1993-06-21 | Loss | (178) Patrick Rafter | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-3 6-4 |
| 1992-07-06 | Win | (301) David Witt | Newport | R32 | 7-5 7-5 |
| 1992-07-06 | Loss | (106) Javier Frana | Newport | R16 | 3-6 6-4 7-5 |
| 1992-06-22 | Loss | (15) Brad Gilbert | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-1 7-5 7-5 |
| 1992-06-22 | Win | (118) Richard Fromberg | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-2 6-3 0-1 RET |
| 1992-06-15 | Loss | (29) MaliVai Washington | Manchester | QF | 6-4 7-5 |
Simon Youl
Matches — Grass