Hard Court Statistics Overview
Matt Mitchell has found hard courts difficult, recording 21–38 across 59 matches (35.6%). 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): Matt Mitchell 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.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 0–4 (0.0%, 4 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: 1–6 (14.3%); best-of-three: 20–32 (38.5%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on hard.
Best season: 1982 — 7–6 (53.8%) from 13 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Matt Mitchell Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 7 | 6 | 53.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 8 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-14 | Loss | (10) Andres Gomez | Sydney-1 | R32 | 6-3 3-6 7-5 |
| 1985-08-27 | Loss | (298) Luke Jensen | US Open | R128 | 2-6 4-6 6-1 6-4 7-5 |
| 1985-08-19 | Loss | (96) Chip Hooper | Cincinnati | R64 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1985-08-12 | Loss | (141) Martin Wostenholme | Montreal | R64 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1985-02-18 | Loss | (29) Jose Higueras | La Quinta | R32 | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1985-02-18 | Win | (51) Balazs Taroczy | La Quinta | R64 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1985-02-04 | Win | (71) Shahar Perkiss | Delray Beach | R64 | 5-7 7-5 7-6 |
| 1985-02-04 | Win | (28) John Fitzgerald | Delray Beach | R128 | 6-4 3-6 6-4 |
| 1985-02-04 | Loss | (19) Vitas Gerulaitis | Delray Beach | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1984-10-08 | Loss | (75) Sammy Giammalva Jr. | Tokyo-1 | R32 | 4-6 6-3 7-5 |
Matt Mitchell
Matches — Hard