Paul Annacone has a competitive hard court record of 56–64 across 120 matches (46.7%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 1 title on hard: Los Angeles.

At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Paul Annacone is 7–9 (43.8%) across 16 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

ATP Masters 1000 on hard (Indian Wells, Miami, Canada, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Paris): Paul Annacone has struggled at Masters level on hard: 0–3 (0.0%) in 3 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.

2 finals reached on hard — won 1, lost 1 (solid 50% conversion) — consistently getting to finals and winning the majority is a hallmark of elite performers on hard. 2 semifinals. 9 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on hard: 3–10 (23.1%, 13 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: 10–12 (45.5%); best-of-three: 46–52 (46.9%). Consistent regardless of format on hard — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.

Peak season: 1985 — 17–7 (70.8%) from 24 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Paul Annacone can do on hard when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.