Aqeel Khan has found hard courts difficult, recording 11–17 across 28 matches (39.3%). 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: 10–14 (41.7%); 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.