Grass Court Statistics Overview
Steve Shaw has found grass courts difficult, recording 10–20 across 30 matches (33.3%). 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): Steve Shaw has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 3–7 (30.0%) in 10 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: 4–9 (30.8%); best-of-three: 6–11 (35.3%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on grass, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1988 — 3–4 (42.9%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Steve Shaw Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-20 | Loss | (64) Wally Masur | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 7-6 4-6 6-1 |
| 1988-06-13 | Loss | (171) Mark Dickson | Bristol | QF | 6-1 7-5 |
| 1988-06-13 | Win | (126) Peter Doohan | Bristol | R16 | 3-6 7-6 6-4 |
| 1988-06-13 | Win | Darren Kirk | Bristol | R64 | 6-0 6-4 |
| 1988-06-13 | Win | (68) Jeremy Bates | Bristol | R32 | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1988-06-06 | Loss | (142) Roger Smith | Queen's Club | R64 | 3-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1988-01-04 | Loss | (100) Joey Rive | Sydney-1 | R32 | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1987-06-22 | Loss | (7) Jimmy Connors | Wimbledon | R64 | 6-2 2-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 1987-06-22 | Win | (69) Todd Witsken | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-4 6-3 |
| 1987-06-15 | Loss | (625) Chris Bailey | Bristol | R64 | 2-6 6-4 6-3 |
Steve Shaw
Matches — Grass