Hard Court Statistics Overview
Andre Van der Merwe 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.
By format on hard — best-of-five: 3–6 (33.3%); best-of-three: 1–3 (25.0%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on hard that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1968 — 2–4 (33.3%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Andre Van der Merwe Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 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 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-11-28 | Loss | (90) Andrew Pattison | Johannesburg-2 | R32 | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1972-03-27 | Loss | Georges Goven | Johannesburg-1 | R64 | 6-4 2-6 7-5 6-2 |
| 1972-03-27 | Win | Willem Prinsloo | Johannesburg-1 | R128 | 2-6 6-4 6-3 7-5 |
| 1971-04-05 | Loss | Peter Doerner | Johannesburg | R128 | 3-6 6-2 6-4 2-6 6-2 |
| 1970-03-24 | Loss | Danny Sullivan | Johannesburg | R128 | 6-2 6-2 6-4 |
| 1969-04-01 | Win | Theo Du Plessis | Johannesburg | R128 | 6-3 6-8 6-4 6-0 |
| 1969-04-01 | Loss | Graydon Garner | Johannesburg | R64 | 6-1 6-1 1-6 6-1 |
| 1968-04-01 | Loss | Jan-Erik Lundqvist | Johannesburg-1 | R64 | 6-3 6-3 7-5 |
| 1968-01-14 | Loss | Bob Hewitt | Durban-1 | R32 | 6-1 6-2 6-0 |
| 1968-01-14 | Win | Paul Spengler | Durban-1 | R64 | 6-4 10-8 6-3 |
Andre Van der Merwe
Matches — Hard