Hard Court Statistics Overview
Cliff Richey has an impressive hard court record of 140–66 across 206 matches (68.0% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 206 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. 7 titles on hard: Curacao, Salisbury, Omaha, Kansas City, Johannesburg-1, Lakeway WCT — a record that reflects consistent ability to close out tournaments on this surface.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Cliff Richey has yet to record a win on hard at this stage — 0–1 across 1 Grand Slam match. Breaking through here would mark a significant step forward on this surface.
15 finals reached on hard — won 7, lost 8 (47% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 22 semifinals. 36 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 3–8 (27.3%, 11 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: 17–6 (73.9%); best-of-three: 123–60 (67.2%). Slightly better in five-set matches on hard — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Peak season: 1969 — 23–5 (82.1%) from 28 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Cliff Richey can do on hard when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
Cliff Richey Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 9 | 5 | 64.3% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1975 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | 15 | 7 | 68.2% | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 1973 | 13 | 7 | 65.0% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1972 | 14 | 11 | 56.0% | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 1971 | 20 | 7 | 74.1% | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 1970 | 21 | 7 | 75.0% | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| 1969 | 23 | 5 | 82.1% | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 1968 | 9 | 2 | 81.8% | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-11-27 | Loss | (246) Onny Parun | Johannesburg-2 | R32 | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1978-08-29 | Loss | (35) Victor Amaya | US Open | R128 | 7-5 4-6 6-3 |
| 1978-08-14 | Loss | (36) Robert Lutz | Stowe | QF | 4-6 7-6 6-1 |
| 1978-08-14 | Win | (116) John James | Stowe | R16 | 1-6 7-6 6-4 |
| 1978-08-14 | Win | (185) Jim Delaney | Stowe | R32 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1978-04-24 | Loss | (145) Carlos Kirmayr | Tulsa | R32 | 6-3 6-0 |
| 1978-04-03 | Win | (68) Frew McMillan | Johannesburg-1 | QF | 5-7 6-4 6-3 |
| 1978-04-03 | Win | (110) Andrew Pattison | Johannesburg-1 | R16 | 6-4 5-7 6-4 |
| 1978-04-03 | Win | (119) Bernard Mitton | Johannesburg-1 | SF | 6-2 7-5 |
| 1978-04-03 | Win | (98) Colin Dowdeswell | Johannesburg-1 | F | 6-2 6-4 |
Cliff Richey
Matches — Hard