Brian Fairlie has a competitive career record of 246–230 across 476 matches (51.7%). The record shows a player capable of competing at Tour level, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 3 titles: Midland WCT, London WCT, Manila.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open): Brian Fairlie is 21–19 (52.5%) across 40 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth makes that a notoriously difficult barrier.
8 finals reached — won 3, lost 5 (38% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 18 semifinals. 43 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10: 0–17 (0.0%, 17 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: 54–42 (56.3%); best-of-three: 192–188 (50.5%). Slightly better in five-set matches — a positive sign for Grand Slam campaigns specifically.
Dominant season: 1976 — 42–31 (57.5%) from 73 matches. That year represents a level of dominance that sets the ceiling for what Brian Fairlie can produce.
