Hard Court Statistics Overview
Paul Wekesa has found hard courts difficult, recording 18–24 across 42 matches (42.9%). 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): Paul Wekesa has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 1–3 (25.0%) in 4 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): Paul Wekesa has struggled at Masters level on hard: 1–2 (33.3%) in 3 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 5–4 (55.6%); best-of-three: 13–20 (39.4%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on hard that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1989 — 4–6 (40.0%) from 10 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Paul Wekesa Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-09-11 | Loss | (6) Goran Ivanisevic | Bordeaux | R32 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1995-08-28 | Loss | (93) Mark Philippoussis | US Open | R128 | 7-6(4) 6-0 1-0 RET |
| 1995-08-14 | Loss | (48) Patrick McEnroe | New Haven | R32 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1995-08-14 | Win | (139) Jan Kroslak | New Haven | R64 | 6-1 6-7(5) 6-2 |
| 1995-07-31 | Loss | (87) Michael Joyce | Los Angeles | R32 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1995-07-24 | Loss | (74) Jeff Tarango | Canada Masters | R64 | 6-1 7-6(2) |
| 1995-07-17 | Win | (67) Adrian Voinea | Washington | R32 | 6-4 3-6 7-6(4) |
| 1995-07-17 | Win | (195) David Adams | Washington | R64 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1995-07-17 | Loss | (16) Stefan Edberg | Washington | R16 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1995-04-24 | Win | (81) Gianluca Pozzi | Seoul | R16 | 6-4 3-6 7-6(2) |
Paul Wekesa
Matches — Hard