Grass Court Statistics Overview
Tom Cain has found grass courts difficult, recording 5–9 across 14 matches (35.7%). 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): Tom Cain has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 1–5 (16.7%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 1–5 (16.7%); best-of-three: 4–4 (50.0%). 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: 1984 — 3–3 (50.0%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Tom Cain Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-11-25 | Loss | (41) Ben Testerman | Australian Open | R128 | 7-6 6-3 7-6 |
| 1985-06-10 | Loss | (16) Johan Kriek | Queen's Club | R64 | 4-6 6-0 6-1 |
| 1984-12-10 | Win | (232) Roger Knapp | Sydney-2 | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1984-12-10 | Loss | (57) Bill Scanlon | Sydney-2 | R16 | 7-6 4-6 6-4 |
| 1984-12-10 | Win | (35) Guy Forget | Sydney-2 | R32 | 6-3 3-6 6-4 |
| 1984-11-26 | Win | (168) Scott McCain | Australian Open | R128 | 7-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 1984-11-26 | Loss | (30) Mike Bauer | Australian Open | R64 | 6-2 4-6 7-6 7-5 |
| 1984-06-25 | Loss | (57) Miloslav Mecir Sr. | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-3 4-3 RET |
| 1983-06-20 | Loss | (153) Tim Gullikson | Wimbledon | R128 | 6-1 3-0 RET |
| 1983-06-06 | Loss | (97) Craig Wittus | Queen's Club | R32 | 7-6 6-4 |
Tom Cain
Matches — Grass