Gary Donnelly Hard Court Stats & Match Results
Gary Donnelly
Hard Court Statistics Overview
Gary Donnelly has found hard courts difficult, recording 13–20 across 33 matches (39.4%). 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): a positive 4–2 (66.7%) across 6 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on hard.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 4–3 (57.1%); best-of-three: 9–17 (34.6%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on hard that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1986 — 11–7 (61.1%) from 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-05 | Scottsdale | Hard | R32 | 124 | 218 | 5-7 6-4 6-1 | ||
| 1987-09-01 | US Open | Hard | R64 | 25 | 151 | 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-2 7-6 | ||
| 1987-09-01 | US Open | Hard | R128 | 151 | 98 | 4-6 6-7 7-5 6-4 6-4 | ||
| 1987-08-17 | Cincinnati | Hard | R64 | 85 | 140 | 6-7 7-5 6-1 | ||
| 1987-08-10 | Montreal | Hard | R64 | 204 | 142 | 6-3 7-5 | ||
| 1987-08-03 | Stratton Mountain | Hard | R64 | 39 | 131 | 6-2 7-5 | ||
| 1987-07-27 | Washington | Hard | R64 | 97 | 121 | 6-3 6-2 | ||
| 1987-07-20 | Schenectady | Hard | R32 | 76 | 115 | 7-6 7-6 | ||
| 1987-07-13 | Livingston | Hard | R32 | 117 | 106 | 6-3 7-6 | ||
| 1987-03-16 | Orlando | Hard | R32 | 81 | 63 | 4-6 6-4 6-1 |
Matches — Hard