Bernard Mitton has a competitive hard court record of 84–79 across 163 matches (51.5%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 1 title on hard: San Jose-1.

At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): a positive 7–5 (58.3%) across 12 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on hard.

2 finals reached on hard — won 1, lost 1 (solid 50% conversion) — consistently getting to finals and winning the majority is a hallmark of elite performers on hard. 9 semifinals. 16 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on hard: 1–14 (6.7%, 15 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on hard; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.

By format on hard — best-of-five: 6–7 (46.2%); best-of-three: 78–72 (52.0%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on hard, though the five-set record is still respectable.

Peak season: 1979 — 15–8 (65.2%) from 23 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Bernard Mitton can do on hard when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.