Hard Court Statistics Overview
Andrew Castle has found hard courts difficult, recording 12–25 across 37 matches (32.4%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Andrew Castle has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on hard — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Andrew Castle has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 3–5 (37.5%) in 8 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
One final reached on hard, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 1 semifinal. 1 quarterfinal.
By format on hard — best-of-five: 4–7 (36.4%); best-of-three: 8–18 (30.8%). Slightly better in five-set matches on hard — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1988 — 7–11 (38.9%) from 18 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Andrew Castle Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 11 | 38.9% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 7 | 30.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-26 | Win | (87) Bart Wuyts | US Open | R128 | 0-6 7-5 6-4 7-5 |
| 1991-08-26 | Loss | (13) Emilio Sanchez | US Open | R64 | 6-3 6-2 6-2 |
| 1991-08-12 | Loss | (42) Jan Siemerink | New Haven | R64 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1991-01-14 | Loss | (91) Francisco Clavet | Australian Open | R128 | 6-7(7) 6-2 6-1 6-2 |
| 1990-04-09 | Loss | (346) Shuzo Matsuoka | Tokyo-1 | R64 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1989-10-09 | Loss | (96) Jerome Potier | Toulouse | R16 | 0-6 7-6 6-2 |
| 1989-10-09 | Win | (122) Jonathan Canter | Toulouse | R32 | 3-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 1989-04-17 | Loss | (43) Wally Masur | Tokyo-1 | R64 | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1989-04-10 | Loss | (272) Robert Van't Hof | Seoul | R32 | 6-3 4-6 7-6 |
| 1988-09-19 | Win | (835) Clement N'Goran | Seoul Olympics | R64 | 6-7 3-6 6-2 7-6 7-5 |
Andrew Castle
Matches — Hard