Hard Court Statistics Overview
Mark Kratzmann has found hard courts difficult, recording 27–52 across 79 matches (34.2%). 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 Kratzmann has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 4–7 (36.4%) in 11 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): a positive 4–4 (50.0%) across 8 matches — winning above .500 at this level, week in week out, is a genuine sign of quality on hard.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 1–4 (20.0%, 5 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: 6–9 (40.0%); best-of-three: 21–43 (32.8%). Slightly better in five-set matches on hard — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1989 — 9–11 (45.0%) from 20 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Mark Kratzmann Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 | 11.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 11 | 15 | 42.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 9 | 11 | 45.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-04-06 | Loss | (85) Simon Youl | Tokyo Outdoor | R64 | 6-1 3-6 7-6(2) |
| 1991-09-23 | Loss | (99) Richard Fromberg | Brisbane | R32 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1991-04-22 | Loss | (44) Jan Siemerink | Singapore | R32 | 3-6 7-6(4) 6-2 |
| 1991-04-08 | Loss | (100) Udo Riglewski | Tokyo Outdoor | R64 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1991-04-01 | Loss | (494) Glenn Michibata | Hong Kong | R32 | 1-6 7-6(5) 6-2 |
| 1991-03-15 | Loss | (56) Paul Haarhuis | Miami Masters | R128 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1991-02-18 | Loss | (42) Derrick Rostagno | Memphis | R32 | 7-6(5) 7-6(4) |
| 1991-02-18 | Win | (51) Marcelo Filippini | Memphis | R64 | 7-6(2) 1-6 6-4 |
| 1991-01-14 | Loss | (61) Christo Van Rensburg | Australian Open | R128 | 6-3 6-1 7-5 |
| 1990-12-31 | Loss | (304) Slobodan Zivojinovic | Adelaide | R32 | 6-3 3-6 7-6(6) |
Mark Kratzmann
Matches — Hard