Lawson Duncan has found hard courts difficult, recording 9–24 across 33 matches (27.3%). 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): Lawson Duncan has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 1–6 (14.3%) in 7 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): Lawson Duncan has struggled at Masters level on hard: 1–2 (33.3%) in 3 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.

By format on hard — best-of-five: 2–7 (22.2%); best-of-three: 7–17 (29.2%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on hard, though the five-set record is still respectable.

Best season: 1988 — 2–3 (40.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.