Hard Court Statistics Overview
Alun Jones has found hard courts difficult, recording 4–9 across 13 matches (30.8%). 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): Alun Jones has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 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 hard — best-of-five: 1–5 (16.7%); best-of-three: 3–4 (42.9%). 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: 2007 — 2–3 (40.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Alun Jones Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-08 | Win | (684) Tsung-Hua Yang | Davis Cup G1 R1: TPE vs AUS | RR | 4-6 6-3 6-2 |
| 2008-01-14 | Loss | (21) Juan Carlos Ferrero | Australian Open | R64 | 6-4 6-4 6-2 |
| 2008-01-14 | Win | (45) Albert Montanes | Australian Open | R128 | 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-2 |
| 2008-01-07 | Loss | (102) Ivo Minar | Sydney | R32 | 6-2 7-5 |
| 2007-12-31 | Loss | (80) Evgeny Korolev | Adelaide | R32 | 6-2 7-6(7) |
| 2007-08-27 | Loss | (2) Rafael Nadal | US Open | R128 | 7-5 3-6 6-4 6-1 |
| 2007-01-15 | Loss | (54) Marc Gicquel | Australian Open | R128 | 3-6 6-7(1) 6-4 6-1 6-0 |
| 2007-01-01 | Win | (76) Jan Hajek | Adelaide | RR | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2007-01-01 | Win | (104) Gilles Muller | Adelaide | RR | 6-2 7-5 |
| 2007-01-01 | Loss | (16) Novak Djokovic | Adelaide | RR | 6-1 6-2 |
Alun Jones
Matches — Hard