Marty Riessen holds a solid hard court record of 131–89 across 220 matches (59.5%). A winning majority across 220 matches shows consistent ability to get results on hard. 4 titles on hard: Caracas, Curacao, Bloemfontein, Tucson — a record that reflects consistent ability to close out tournaments on this surface.

At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Marty Riessen is 3–3 (50.0%) across 6 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

9 finals reached on hard — won 4, lost 5 (44% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 21 semifinals. 37 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on hard: 4–11 (26.7%, 15 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on hard; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.

By format on hard — best-of-five: 15–9 (62.5%); best-of-three: 112–74 (60.2%). Slightly better in five-set matches on hard — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.

Best season: 1971 — 12–5 (70.6%) from 17 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.