Dick Crealy Hard Court Stats & Match Results
Dick Crealy
Hard Court Statistics Overview
Dick Crealy has found hard courts difficult, recording 36–49 across 85 matches (42.4%). 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): 1–1 across just 2 matches — still very early days at this level on hard.
3 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. 9 quarterfinals adds further depth to that picture.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 0–5 (0.0%, 5 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: 6–3 (66.7%); best-of-three: 30–46 (39.5%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on hard that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1976 — 6–3 (66.7%) from 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-01-05 | Auckland | Hard | R16 | 122 | 310 | 6-3 7-6 | ||
| 1981-01-05 | Auckland | Hard | R32 | 310 | 241 | 6-4 7-6 | ||
| 1980-01-01 | Auckland | Hard | R32 | 285 | 552 | 6-3 6-3 | ||
| 1980-01-01 | Auckland | Hard | R16 | 285 | 149 | 4-6 6-0 9-7 | ||
| 1980-01-01 | Auckland | Hard | QF | 82 | 285 | 6-2 7-6 | ||
| 1979-10-15 | Sydney-1 | Hard | R32 | 228 | 278 | 6-4 6-3 | ||
| 1979-03-19 | Nancy | Hard | R32 | 165 | 163 | 7-5 7-6 | ||
| 1979-01-01 | Hobart | Hard | R32 | 134 | 138 | 6-3 6-1 | ||
| 1978-11-06 | Hong Kong | Hard | R32 | 45 | 111 | 7-5 6-3 | ||
| 1978-10-16 | Sydney-1 | Hard | R32 | 24 | 113 | 6-1 6-4 |
Matches — Hard