Jeremy Bates has found hard courts difficult, recording 56–81 across 137 matches (40.9%). 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: Seoul.

At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Jeremy Bates has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 5–13 (27.8%) in 18 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): Jeremy Bates has struggled at Masters level on hard: 2–6 (25.0%) in 8 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.

One final reached on hard, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 6 semifinals. 10 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on hard: 1–8 (11.1%, 9 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: 6–16 (27.3%); best-of-three: 50–65 (43.5%). 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: 1987 — 6–3 (66.7%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.