Hard Court Statistics Overview
John Hayes has found hard courts difficult, recording 6–14 across 20 matches (30.0%). 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): John Hayes 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: 1–3 (25.0%); best-of-three: 5–11 (31.3%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on hard, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1980 — 3–4 (42.9%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
John Hayes Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-28 | Loss | (249) Jeff Klaparda | US Open | R128 | 6-3 7-6 3-6 6-4 |
| 1981-11-02 | Loss | (104) Matt Doyle | Stockholm | R64 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1981-10-19 | Loss | (149) Andrew Pattison | Vienna | R64 | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1981-09-01 | Loss | (7) Gene Mayer | US Open | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-2 |
| 1981-08-17 | Loss | (46) Terry Moor | Atlanta | R16 | 6-3 1-6 6-2 |
| 1981-08-17 | Win | (158) Jonathan Smith | Atlanta | R32 | 2-6 6-4 7-6 |
| 1981-08-10 | Loss | (171) Chris Mayotte | Stowe | R32 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1981-03-23 | Win | (587) Jorge Lozano | Napa | R32 | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1981-03-23 | Win | (55) Ramesh Krishnan | Napa | R16 | 4-6 7-6 6-3 |
| 1981-03-23 | Loss | (102) Sammy Giammalva Jr. | Napa | QF | 6-2 6-4 |
John Hayes
Matches — Hard