Hard Court Statistics Overview
Dinu Pescariu has found hard courts difficult, recording 5–15 across 20 matches (25.0%). 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): Dinu Pescariu has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 1–5 (16.7%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on hard — best-of-five: 3–6 (33.3%); best-of-three: 2–9 (18.2%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on hard that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1997 — 2–4 (33.3%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Dinu Pescariu Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-02-15 | Loss | (116) Takao Suzuki | Memphis | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1999-01-18 | Loss | (60) Slava Dosedel | Australian Open | R128 | 6-4 6-3 6-3 |
| 1998-08-31 | Loss | (21) Jan Siemerink | US Open | R128 | 6-4 6-3 6-0 |
| 1998-04-03 | Win | (258) Jan Frode Andersen | Davis Cup G1 QF: ROU vs NOR | RR | 7-6(2) 6-4 6-4 |
| 1998-04-03 | Loss | (105) Christian Ruud | Davis Cup G1 QF: ROU vs NOR | RR | 6-4 4-6 6-4 |
| 1998-01-19 | Loss | (61) Andrea Gaudenzi | Australian Open | R128 | 6-2 4-6 6-2 6-2 |
| 1997-08-25 | Loss | (100) Jens Knippschild | US Open | R64 | 6-3 7-5 6-1 |
| 1997-08-25 | Win | (4) Goran Ivanisevic | US Open | R128 | 4-6 7-5 6-1 7-6(3) |
| 1997-08-11 | Win | (180) Alejandro Hernandez | New Haven | R64 | 6-1 0-6 6-4 |
| 1997-08-11 | Loss | (63) Brett Steven | New Haven | R32 | 6-4 0-6 6-3 |
Dinu Pescariu
Matches — Hard