Grass Court Statistics Overview
Todd Nelson has found grass courts difficult, recording 9–17 across 26 matches (34.6%). 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): Todd Nelson 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.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 3–7 (30.0%); best-of-three: 6–10 (37.5%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on grass, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1986 — 2–3 (40.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Todd Nelson Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-06-21 | Loss | (178) Patrick Rafter | Wimbledon | R64 | 7-6(4) 6-4 6-2 |
| 1993-06-21 | Win | (112) Lars Jonsson | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-4 6-7(5) 4-6 6-3 |
| 1991-06-10 | Loss | (110) Christian Saceanu | Rosmalen | R16 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1991-06-10 | Win | (142) Danilo Marcelino | Rosmalen | R32 | 7-6(5) 6-7(5) 7-5 |
| 1988-06-20 | Loss | (144) Branislav Stankovic | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 2-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 1988-06-13 | Loss | (109) Derrick Rostagno | Bristol | R32 | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1988-06-06 | Loss | (36) Christo Van Rensburg | Queen's Club | R64 | 7-6 7-5 |
| 1987-06-22 | Loss | (101) Paul McNamee | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 6-4 2-6 1-6 19-17 |
| 1987-06-08 | Loss | (12) Tim Mayotte | Queen's Club | R64 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1987-01-12 | Win | (190) Grant Connell | Australian Open | R128 | 6-4 6-4 6-4 |
Todd Nelson
Matches — Grass