Bernard Mitton has a competitive career record of 206–230 across 436 matches (47.2%). The record shows a player capable of competing at Tour level, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 2 titles: Newport, San Jose-1.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open): Bernard Mitton is 22–25 (46.8%) across 47 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth makes that a notoriously difficult barrier.
5 finals reached — won 2, lost 3 (40% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 18 semifinals. 45 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10: 5–37 (11.9%, 42 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record.
By format — best-of-five: 22–30 (42.3%); best-of-three: 184–200 (47.9%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Peak season: 1978 — 36–33 (52.2%) from 69 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Bernard Mitton can do when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
