Patrick Baur has found hard courts difficult, recording 36–48 across 84 matches (42.9%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Claimed 2 titles on hard: Guaruja, Seoul.

At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Patrick Baur has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 3–5 (37.5%) in 8 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.

ATP Masters 1000 on hard (Indian Wells, Miami, Canada, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Paris): Patrick Baur has struggled at Masters level on hard: 1–4 (20.0%) in 5 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.

2 finals reached on hard — converted 2 into titles (outstanding 100% conversion rate). Converting finals at that rate separates champions from contenders. 2 semifinals. 7 quarterfinals.

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: 3–6 (33.3%); best-of-three: 33–42 (44.0%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on hard.

Peak season: 1991 — 15–11 (57.7%) from 26 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Patrick Baur can do on hard when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.