Grass Court Statistics Overview
Terry Rocavert has found grass courts difficult, recording 9–22 across 31 matches (29.0%). 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): Terry Rocavert has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 1–6 (14.3%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on grass: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 1–6 (14.3%); best-of-three: 8–16 (33.3%). 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: 1977 — 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.
Terry Rocavert Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-12-26 | Loss | (247) Mike Estep | Australian Open | R64 | 7-6 6-4 7-5 |
| 1980-12-15 | Loss | (4) Guillermo Vilas | Sydney-2 | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1980-10-06 | Win | (101) Geoff Masters | Brisbane | R32 | 6-3 6-0 |
| 1980-10-06 | Loss | (157) Dale Collings | Brisbane | R16 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1980-07-07 | Loss | (37) Henry Pfister | Newport | R32 | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1980-06-23 | Loss | (2) John McEnroe | Wimbledon | R64 | 4-6 7-5 6-7 7-6 6-3 |
| 1980-06-23 | Win | (423) Roger Taylor | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-1 3-6 2-6 6-4 6-3 |
| 1980-06-09 | Loss | (27) Raul Ramirez | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1979-12-24 | Loss | (89) Raymond Moore | Australian Open | R64 | 7-5 4-6 6-2 6-1 |
| 1979-12-17 | Win | (100) Dale Collings | Sydney-2 | R64 | 6-0 7-6 |
Terry Rocavert
Matches — Grass