Mark Vines has found hard courts difficult, recording 7–13 across 20 matches (35.0%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Claimed 1 title on hard: Paris.

At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): 2–1 across just 3 matches — still very early days at this level on hard.

One final reached on hard, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 1 semifinal. 1 quarterfinal.

vs. Top 10 on hard: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 3–1 (75.0%); best-of-three: 4–12 (25.0%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on hard that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.

Best season: 1981 — 7–5 (58.3%) from 12 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.

Mark Vines recorded a notable 5-match winning streak on hard — a run that demonstrates consistency across consecutive draws on this surface.