Hard Court Statistics Overview
Neil Broad has found hard courts difficult, recording 6–14 across 20 matches (30.0%). 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): Neil Broad is 2–3 (40.0%) across 5 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.
By format on hard — best-of-five: 2–3 (40.0%); best-of-three: 4–11 (26.7%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on hard that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1989 — 6–9 (40.0%) from 15 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Neil Broad Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-03-29 | Loss | (14) Wayne Ferreira | Durban | R32 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1992-03-30 | Loss | (306) Kevin Ullyett | Johannesburg | R32 | 7-6(3) 6-2 |
| 1990-01-15 | Loss | (106) Claudio Pistolesi | Australian Open | R128 | 5-7 6-4 6-4 6-1 |
| 1989-11-13 | Loss | (132) Jeremy Bates | Johannesburg | R16 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1989-11-13 | Win | (43) Todd Witsken | Johannesburg | R32 | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1989-08-28 | Win | (85) Michiel Schapers | US Open | R128 | 6-4 7-6 6-3 |
| 1989-08-28 | Loss | (6) Andre Agassi | US Open | R64 | 6-3 6-2 6-3 |
| 1989-08-14 | Loss | (6) Michael Chang | Cincinnati | R64 | 6-1 6-1 |
| 1989-08-07 | Loss | (64) Glenn Layendecker | Indianapolis | R64 | 3-6 6-4 7-6 |
| 1989-07-31 | Loss | (856) Tim Donovan | Stratton Mountain | R64 | 7-6 6-4 |
Neil Broad
Matches — Hard