Hard Court Statistics Overview
Chip Hooper has a competitive hard court record of 46–55 across 101 matches (45.5%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Chip Hooper has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on hard — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Chip Hooper has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 5–9 (35.7%) in 14 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
2 finals reached on hard — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 2 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 5 semifinals. 8 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 0–6 (0.0%, 6 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: 5–10 (33.3%); best-of-three: 41–45 (47.7%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on hard.
Best season: 1983 — 12–10 (54.5%) from 22 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Chip Hooper Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1984 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 12 | 10 | 54.5% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1982 | 8 | 9 | 47.1% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-22 | Loss | (137) Diego Nargiso | Rye Brook | R32 | 3-1 RET |
| 1988-01-11 | Loss | (84) Chris Pridham | Australian Open | R128 | 7-5 6-3 6-2 |
| 1987-10-05 | Loss | (56) Peter Doohan | Brisbane | R32 | 6-4 4-6 7-6 |
| 1987-09-01 | Loss | (44) Andrei Chesnokov | US Open | R128 | 6-4 6-1 6-4 |
| 1987-08-10 | Loss | (97) Kelly Jones | Montreal | R64 | 7-6 6-1 |
| 1987-08-03 | Win | (89) Brad Drewett | Stratton Mountain | R64 | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1987-08-03 | Win | (39) Paul Annacone | Stratton Mountain | R32 | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1987-08-03 | Loss | (90) Andre Agassi | Stratton Mountain | R16 | 6-4 6-7 6-3 |
| 1987-07-27 | Win | (124) Martin Laurendeau | Washington | R64 | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1987-07-27 | Loss | (17) Brad Gilbert | Washington | R32 | 6-3 2-6 6-1 |
Chip Hooper
Matches — Hard