Grass Court Statistics Overview
Terry Ryan has found grass courts difficult, recording 19–26 across 45 matches (42.2%). 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 Ryan has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 4–10 (28.6%) in 14 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 4–10 (28.6%); best-of-three: 15–16 (48.4%). 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: 1973 — 5–3 (62.5%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Terry Ryan Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-08-28 | Loss | (79) John Yuill | US Open | R128 | 6-1 6-4 1-0 RET |
| 1974-06-10 | Loss | (61) Syd Ball | Beckenham | R64 | 6-7 6-2 6-3 |
| 1974-06-10 | Win | (139) Jaidip Mukerjea | Beckenham | R128 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1973-08-29 | Loss | (52) Phil Dent | US Open | R128 | 6-2 6-4 6-2 |
| 1973-08-13 | Loss | Brian Teacher | Haverford | R16 | 7-6 6-4 |
| 1973-08-13 | Win | Allan Stone | Haverford | R32 | 7-6 3-6 7-6 |
| 1973-08-13 | Win | Sashi Menon | Haverford | R64 | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1973-07-09 | Loss | Roger Taylor | Newport | QF | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1973-07-09 | Win | Tony Parun | Newport | R16 | 7-5 6-8 6-4 |
| 1973-07-09 | Win | Mike Rowe | Newport | R64 | 6-2 6-1 |
Terry Ryan
Matches — Grass