Hard Court Statistics Overview
Gene Stuart Malin has found hard courts difficult, recording 8–15 across 23 matches (34.8%). 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): Gene Stuart Malin has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 1–3 (25.0%) in 4 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on hard — best-of-five: 1–2 (33.3%); best-of-three: 7–13 (35.0%). Consistent regardless of format on hard — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1979 — 5–6 (45.5%) from 11 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Gene Stuart Malin Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3 | 7 | 30.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-26 | Loss | (159) Erik Van Dillen | US Open | R128 | 7-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 1980-08-11 | Loss | (36) Andrew Pattison | Toronto | R64 | 7-6 6-1 |
| 1980-08-04 | Loss | (11) Brian Gottfried | Columbus | R16 | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1980-08-04 | Win | (142) John Yuill | Columbus | R32 | 3-6 6-2 7-6 |
| 1980-04-14 | Loss | (19) Wojtek Fibak | Los Angeles | R64 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1980-04-07 | Win | (90) Dick Stockton | Tulsa | R32 | 3-6 6-3 7-5 |
| 1980-04-07 | Loss | (67) Bruce Manson | Tulsa | R16 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1980-03-10 | Win | (161) Fred McNair IV | San Jose | R32 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1980-03-10 | Loss | (130) John Austin | San Jose | R16 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1980-01-28 | Loss | (64) Billy Martin | San Juan | R32 | 6-2 6-7 6-2 |
Gene Stuart Malin
Matches — Hard