Grass Court Statistics Overview
William Higgins has found grass courts difficult, recording 5–7 across 12 matches (41.7%). 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): William Higgins has struggled at Grand Slam level on grass: 3–6 (33.3%) in 9 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 3–6 (33.3%); best-of-three: 2–1 (66.7%). 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: 1969 — 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.
William Higgins Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-08-29 | Loss | (61) Sherwood Stewart | US Open | R128 | 6-3 6-0 4-6 6-4 |
| 1972-08-30 | Loss | Tom Leonard | US Open | R128 | 6-3 3-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 |
| 1972-08-29 | Win | Thomaz Koch | US Open | R256 | 4-6 7-6 7-5 7-6 |
| 1971-09-01 | Loss | Tom Leonard | US Open | R128 | 6-2 6-3 6-4 |
| 1970-09-02 | Win | M.A. Ilahi | US Open | R64 | 6-2 6-4 6-2 |
| 1970-09-02 | Win | Dick Dell | US Open | R128 | 6-2 7-6 7-5 |
| 1970-09-02 | Loss | Tom Gorman | US Open | R32 | 7-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 1969-08-27 | Loss | Manuel Santana | US Open | R128 | 6-2 7-5 6-1 |
| 1969-08-16 | Win | Humphrey Hose | Boston-2 | R64 | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1969-08-16 | Loss | Allan Stone | Boston-2 | R16 | 6-3 6-4 |
William Higgins
Matches — Grass