Hard Court Statistics Overview
Alexander Popp has found hard courts difficult, recording 15–26 across 41 matches (36.6%). 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 (Australian Open & US Open): Alexander Popp has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 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 hard — best-of-five: 3–7 (30.0%); best-of-three: 12–19 (38.7%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on hard.
Best season: 2000 — 5–6 (45.5%) from 11 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Alexander Popp Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-03 | Loss | (21) Robby Ginepri | Tokyo | R32 | 6-4 6-0 |
| 2005-10-03 | Win | (274) Gouichi Motomura | Tokyo | R64 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2005-08-29 | Loss | (108) Bjorn Phau | US Open | R128 | 6-1 6-3 6-3 |
| 2005-08-01 | Win | (105) Bjorn Phau | Washington | R64 | 7-6(4) 2-6 6-3 |
| 2005-08-01 | Loss | (35) Sebastien Grosjean | Washington | R32 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2005-07-18 | Loss | (124) Antony Dupuis | Indianapolis | R64 | 7-5 6-1 |
| 2004-08-30 | Loss | (93) Potito Starace | US Open | R128 | 1-6 6-3 6-4 6-3 |
| 2004-08-23 | Loss | (38) Luis Horna | Long Island | R32 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 2004-02-16 | Loss | (80) Thomas Enqvist | Memphis | R16 | 2-6 6-1 6-4 |
| 2004-02-16 | Win | (1086) Tommy Haas | Memphis | R32 | 6-3 6-3 |
Alexander Popp
Matches — Hard