Jan Norback Hard Court Stats & Match Results
Jan Norback
Hard Court Statistics Overview
Jan Norback has found hard courts difficult, recording 15–22 across 37 matches (40.5%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Claimed 1 title on hard: Zurich.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): 1–2 across just 3 matches — still very early days at this level on hard.
One final reached on hard, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 1 semifinal. 2 quarterfinals.
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: 1–2 (33.3%); best-of-three: 14–20 (41.2%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on hard, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1977 — 6–4 (60.0%) from 10 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Jan Norback recorded a notable 6-match winning streak on hard — a run that demonstrates consistency across consecutive draws on this surface.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-11-02 | Stockholm | Hard | R64 | 56 | 189 | 4-6 6-3 6-2 | ||
| 1981-08-17 | Cincinnati | Hard | R64 | 19 | 103 | 4-6 6-3 6-2 | ||
| 1981-08-10 | Montreal | Hard | R64 | 82 | 97 | 7-5 6-0 | ||
| 1981-03-23 | Stuttgart-1 | Hard | R32 | 82 | 99 | 6-3 6-4 | ||
| 1981-03-23 | Stuttgart-1 | Hard | R16 | 82 | 44 | 6-3 6-4 | ||
| 1981-03-23 | Stuttgart-1 | Hard | QF | 60 | 82 | 5-7 6-3 6-3 | ||
| 1980-08-26 | US Open | Hard | R128 | 7 | 206 | 6-2 6-4 6-4 | ||
| 1980-03-10 | Stuttgart-1 | Hard | R16 | 76 | 172 | 6-2 7-6 | ||
| 1980-03-10 | Stuttgart-1 | Hard | R32 | 172 | 176 | 3-6 7-5 6-3 | ||
| 1980-02-11 | Rancho Mirage | Hard | R64 | 15 | 180 | 6-4 6-1 |
Matches — Hard