Mark Petchey has found hard courts difficult, recording 10–32 across 42 matches (23.8%). 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 Petchey 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.

ATP Masters 1000 on hard (Indian Wells, Miami, Canada, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Paris): Mark Petchey 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.

vs. Top 10 on hard: 2–3 (40.0%, 5 matches). Competitive against the elite, but still narrowly below .500 — closing that gap would directly elevate the overall hard court profile.

By format on hard — best-of-five: 1–4 (20.0%); best-of-three: 9–28 (24.3%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on hard, though the five-set record is still respectable.

Best season: 1994 — 6–13 (31.6%) from 19 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.