Istvan Gulyas has a competitive career record of 62–60 across 122 matches (50.8%). The record shows a player capable of competing at Tour level, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Istvan Gulyas has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open): Istvan Gulyas is 11–12 (47.8%) across 23 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth makes that a notoriously difficult barrier.
2 finals reached — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 2 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 3 semifinals. 14 quarterfinals.
By format — best-of-five: 30–28 (51.7%); best-of-three: 32–32 (50.0%). Consistent regardless of format — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Peak season: 1968 — 22–16 (57.9%) from 38 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Istvan Gulyas can do when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.