Hard Court Statistics Overview
Olivier Patience has found hard courts difficult, recording 4–15 across 19 matches (21.1%). 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): Olivier Patience has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 2–7 (22.2%) in 9 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on hard — best-of-five: 2–7 (22.2%); best-of-three: 2–8 (20.0%). Slightly better in five-set matches on hard — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 2004 — 3–4 (42.9%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Olivier Patience Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-12 | Loss | (36) Philipp Kohlschreiber | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | 6-7(5) 6-3 6-3 |
| 2008-01-14 | Loss | (105) Kristof Vliegen | Australian Open | R128 | 6-0 6-1 7-6(3) |
| 2007-01-15 | Loss | (50) Jonas Bjorkman | Australian Open | R128 | 5-7 4-6 6-0 6-1 6-2 |
| 2007-01-01 | Loss | (77) Bjorn Phau | Chennai | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2006-10-02 | Loss | (265) Tobias Clemens | Metz | R32 | 7-5 6-7(2) 6-3 |
| 2006-08-28 | Loss | (30) Olivier Rochus | US Open | R128 | 6-0 6-2 6-2 |
| 2006-01-30 | Loss | (82) Andrei Pavel | Delray Beach | R32 | 6-3 7-6(4) |
| 2005-01-17 | Loss | (40) Rainer Schuettler | Australian Open | R128 | 7-6(3) 6-3 6-2 |
| 2005-01-03 | Win | (42) Rainer Schuettler | Chennai | R32 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 2005-01-03 | Loss | (98) Michal Tabara | Chennai | R16 | 7-6(4) 6-4 |
Olivier Patience
Matches — Hard