Christo Steyn Hard Court Stats & Match Results
Christo Steyn
Hard Court Statistics Overview
Christo Steyn has found hard courts difficult, recording 20–27 across 47 matches (42.6%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Christo Steyn has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 2–4 (33.3%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
2 semifinals on hard without yet reaching a final — consistent deep runs that show the ability to string together wins across a full draw, with the step to the final still to come.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 2–5 (28.6%); best-of-three: 18–22 (45.0%). 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: 1986 — 13–11 (54.2%) from 24 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-01-11 | Australian Open | Hard | R128 | 83 | 282 | 6-2 7-5 4-6 6-7 6-2 | ||
| 1987-11-16 | Johannesburg | Hard | R32 | 18 | 298 | 7-6 6-2 | ||
| 1987-10-12 | Tel Aviv | Hard | R32 | 123 | 221 | 3-6 7-5 6-4 | ||
| 1987-09-01 | US Open | Hard | R128 | 64 | 175 | 3-6 6-3 7-5 6-7 6-2 | ||
| 1987-08-17 | Cincinnati | Hard | R64 | 48 | 162 | 6-0 6-4 | ||
| 1987-08-10 | Montreal | Hard | R64 | 96 | 453 | 6-4 6-4 | ||
| 1987-08-10 | Montreal | Hard | R32 | 8 | 96 | 6-3 6-1 | ||
| 1987-08-03 | Stratton Mountain | Hard | R64 | 109 | 91 | 6-2 6-2 | ||
| 1987-07-27 | Washington | Hard | R32 | 139 | 89 | 4-6 7-6 6-2 | ||
| 1987-07-27 | Washington | Hard | R64 | 89 | 229 | 6-3 6-4 |
Matches — Hard