Fernando Meligeni has found hard courts difficult, recording 38–71 across 109 matches (34.9%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Fernando Meligeni has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on hard — one of the finest margins in tennis.

At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Fernando Meligeni has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 6–19 (24.0%) in 25 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.

ATP Masters 1000 on hard (Indian Wells, Miami, Canada, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Paris): Fernando Meligeni has struggled at Masters level on hard: 6–12 (33.3%) in 18 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.

One final reached on hard, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 2 semifinals. 4 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on hard: 2–9 (18.2%, 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: 6–19 (24.0%); best-of-three: 32–52 (38.1%). 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: 2001 — 7–5 (58.3%) from 12 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.