Hard Court Statistics Overview
Mike Bauer has found hard courts difficult, recording 19–38 across 57 matches (33.3%). 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): Mike Bauer has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 2–5 (28.6%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
4 quarterfinals on hard, including one run to the semifinal — regularly reaching that stage is a solid baseline, with the next step being to break through to the final rounds more often.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 1–8 (11.1%, 9 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: 2–5 (28.6%); best-of-three: 17–33 (34.0%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on hard, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1984 — 4–5 (44.4%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Mike Bauer Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 10 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | 7 | 10 | 41.2% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-18 | Loss | (73) Johan Kriek | Schenectady | R32 | 6-2 7-5 |
| 1988-01-11 | Loss | (131) Massimiliano Narducci | Australian Open | R128 | 7-5 6-4 3-6 4-6 7-5 |
| 1987-02-09 | Loss | (52) Eliot Teltscher | Memphis | R64 | 6-7 6-0 6-2 |
| 1986-10-13 | Loss | (155) Mike De Palmer | Tokyo-1 | R32 | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1986-10-13 | Win | (222) Bill Cowan | Tokyo-1 | R64 | 3-6 7-6 7-6 |
| 1986-08-26 | Loss | (41) Ramesh Krishnan | US Open | R128 | 7-6 6-2 7-5 |
| 1986-02-10 | Loss | (126) Broderick Dyke | Boca Raton | R128 | 6-1 2-6 6-4 |
| 1985-11-18 | Loss | (35) Aaron Krickstein | Hong Kong | R32 | 6-7 7-5 6-2 |
| 1985-10-14 | Loss | (96) Chip Hooper | Sydney-1 | R16 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1985-10-14 | Win | (170) Mark Edmondson | Sydney-1 | R32 | 6-3 6-4 |
Mike Bauer
Matches — Hard