Earl Butch Buchholz has a competitive career record of 100–83 across 183 matches (54.6%). The record shows a player capable of competing at Tour level, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. 6 titles: Houston WCT, San Diego WCT, Miami WCT, Fresno WCT, Buffalo WCT, Atlanta — a record that reflects consistent ability to close out tournaments.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open): Earl Butch Buchholz has been outstanding at the Slams — 13–5 (72.2%) across 18 matches. Winning more than 7 in 10 Grand Slam matches is the benchmark of an all-time great.
12 finals reached — won 6, lost 6 (solid 50% conversion) — consistently getting to finals and winning the majority is a hallmark of elite performers. 20 semifinals. 37 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10: 1–2 (33.3%, 3 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record.
By format — best-of-five: 22–11 (66.7%); best-of-three: 71–61 (53.8%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Dominant season: 1968 — 46–34 (57.5%) from 80 matches. That year represents a level of dominance that sets the ceiling for what Earl Butch Buchholz can produce.
