Grass Court Statistics Overview
Yevgeny Kafelnikov has an impressive grass court record of 46–20 across 66 matches (69.7% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 66 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. Claimed 3 titles on grass: Halle.
At Grand Slam level (Wimbledon): a positive 16–10 (61.5%) across 26 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on grass.
4 finals reached on grass — converted 3 into titles (outstanding 75% conversion rate). Converting finals at that rate separates champions from contenders. 7 semifinals. 9 quarterfinals.
By format on grass — best-of-five: 16–12 (57.1%); best-of-three: 30–8 (78.9%). 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: 1997 — 8–1 (88.9%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the grass record continues to develop.
Yevgeny Kafelnikov Grass Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 1 | 87.5% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 1 | 88.9% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 6 | 2 | 75.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Grass Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-23 | Loss | (67) Raemon Sluiter | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-5 3-6 2-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 2003-06-09 | Loss | (46) Karol Kucera | Halle | R32 | 6-1 6-7(8) 7-6(5) |
| 2002-06-24 | Win | (53) Dominik Hrbaty | Wimbledon | R128 | 7-6 6-2 6-2 |
| 2002-06-24 | Win | (237) Nicolas Thomann | Wimbledon | R64 | 7-6(8) 6-2 6-2 |
| 2002-06-24 | Loss | (35) Xavier Malisse | Wimbledon | R32 | 7-6(4) 7-5 6-1 |
| 2002-06-10 | Win | (66) Nicolas Kiefer | Halle | F | 2-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 2002-06-10 | Win | (52) Bohdan Ulihrach | Halle | QF | 5-7 6-3 6-4 |
| 2002-06-10 | Win | (163) Cyril Saulnier | Halle | R16 | 6-3 7-5 |
| 2002-06-10 | Win | (56) Jonas Bjorkman | Halle | R32 | 7-6(4) 6-2 |
| 2002-06-10 | Win | (99) Kenneth Carlsen | Halle | SF | 4-6 6-3 6-3 |
Yevgeny Kafelnikov
Matches — Grass