Kjell Johansson has a competitive career record of 124–144 across 268 matches (46.3%). The record shows a player capable of competing at Tour level, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 1 title: Lagos.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open): Kjell Johansson is 8–11 (42.1%) across 19 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth makes that a notoriously difficult barrier.
4 finals reached — won 1, lost 3 (25% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 9 semifinals. 23 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10: 2–27 (6.9%, 29 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record.
By format — best-of-five: 15–22 (40.5%); best-of-three: 109–122 (47.2%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Peak season: 1978 — 22–13 (62.9%) from 35 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Kjell Johansson can do when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
