Hard Court Statistics Overview
Mark Knowles has found hard courts difficult, recording 24–46 across 70 matches (34.3%). 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): Mark Knowles has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 1–4 (20.0%) in 5 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): Mark Knowles has struggled at Masters level on hard: 2–8 (20.0%) in 10 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.
By format on hard — best-of-five: 14–19 (42.4%); best-of-three: 10–27 (27.0%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on hard that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1989 — 5–3 (62.5%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Mark Knowles Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 9 | 30.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-20 | Win | (305) Alejandro Hernandez | Davis Cup G1 PO: BAH vs MEX | RR | 6-7(4) 6-2 1-6 6-1 6-4 |
| 2002-09-20 | Loss | (197) Miguel Gallardo-Valles | Davis Cup G1 PO: BAH vs MEX | RR | 7-6(6) 3-6 6-1 1-0 RET |
| 2002-02-08 | Loss | (381) Jose De Armas | Davis Cup G1 QF: BAH vs VEN | RR | 6-3 5-7 6-3 7-6(3) |
| 2002-02-08 | Win | (422) Jimy Szymanski | Davis Cup G1 QF: BAH vs VEN | RR | 6-1 6-3 6-3 |
| 2001-04-06 | Loss | (64) Nicolas Massu | Davis Cup G1 SF: BAH vs CHI | RR | 6-4 6-4 3-6 6-1 |
| 2001-04-06 | Loss | (28) Marcelo Rios | Davis Cup G1 SF: BAH vs CHI | RR | 6-3 6-4 6-4 |
| 2001-02-09 | Win | (1235) Mario Monroy | Davis Cup G1 QF: BAH vs PER | RR | 7-5 6-2 6-3 |
| 2001-02-09 | Loss | (532) Ivan Miranda | Davis Cup G1 QF: BAH vs PER | RR | 7-6(3) 1-6 6-3 6-2 |
| 2000-08-14 | Loss | (131) Sebastien Lareau | Indianapolis | R64 | 6-4 7-5 |
| 2000-07-21 | Loss | Carlos Drada | Davis Cup G1 PO: BAH vs COL | RR | 6-7(5) 5-7 2-2 RET |
Mark Knowles
Matches — Hard