Colin Dowdeswell Hard Court Stats & Match Results
Colin Dowdeswell
Hard Court Statistics Overview
Colin Dowdeswell has a competitive hard court record of 43–50 across 93 matches (46.2%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Colin Dowdeswell has reached 3 finals without yet claiming a title on hard — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Colin Dowdeswell is 3–4 (42.9%) across 7 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.
3 finals reached on hard — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 3 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 4 semifinals. 8 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 3–5 (37.5%, 8 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: 1–7 (12.5%); best-of-three: 42–43 (49.4%). 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 — 8–4 (66.7%) from 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-11-18 | Hong Kong | Hard | R32 | 37 | 120 | 6-4 4-6 6-2 | ||
| 1985-10-07 | Johannesburg | Hard | R32 | 156 | 110 | 6-4 6-1 | ||
| 1985-08-27 | US Open | Hard | R128 | 101 | 109 | 4-6 7-6 7-5 6-4 | ||
| 1985-08-12 | Cleveland | Hard | R32 | 88 | 109 | 7-6 6-3 | ||
| 1985-08-05 | Stratton Mountain | Hard | R16 | 142 | 144 | 4-6 6-2 6-4 | ||
| 1985-08-05 | Stratton Mountain | Hard | R32 | 144 | 24 | 6-4 7-5 | ||
| 1985-08-05 | Stratton Mountain | Hard | R64 | 144 | 158 | 7-6 6-2 | ||
| 1984-11-19 | Johannesburg | Hard | QF | 99 | 112 | 7-6 7-6 | ||
| 1984-11-19 | Johannesburg | Hard | R32 | 112 | 58 | 6-1 2-6 6-3 | ||
| 1984-11-19 | Johannesburg | Hard | R16 | 112 | 8 | 4-6 7-6 6-4 |
Matches — Hard