Michael Kures Hard Court Stats & Match Results
Michael Kures
Hard Court Statistics Overview
Michael Kures has found hard courts difficult, recording 7–18 across 25 matches (28.0%). 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): Michael Kures 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.
By format on hard — best-of-five: 1–4 (20.0%); best-of-three: 6–14 (30.0%). 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: 1987 — 4–7 (36.4%) from 11 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-02-13 | Memphis | Hard | R64 | 117 | 185 | 7-6 6-1 | ||
| 1989-01-16 | Australian Open | Hard | R128 | 93 | 138 | 6-2 6-4 6-2 | ||
| 1989-01-09 | Auckland | Hard | R32 | 65 | 136 | 6-1 7-6 | ||
| 1989-01-02 | Wellington | Hard | R32 | - | - | 6-3 6-3 | ||
| 1988-11-14 | Johannesburg | Hard | R32 | 117 | 122 | 6-4 4-6 6-0 | ||
| 1988-08-29 | US Open | Hard | R128 | 54 | 130 | 6-3 6-4 6-3 | ||
| 1988-08-22 | Rye Brook | Hard | R32 | 136 | 78 | 2-6 6-3 6-3 | ||
| 1988-08-22 | Rye Brook | Hard | R16 | 103 | 136 | 6-4 7-6 | ||
| 1988-08-15 | Cincinnati | Hard | R64 | 67 | 133 | 6-4 4-6 7-6 | ||
| 1988-07-18 | Schenectady | Hard | R32 | 276 | 114 | 2-6 7-6 6-4 |
Matches — Hard