Hard Court Statistics Overview
Philip Johnson has found hard courts difficult, recording 5–11 across 16 matches (31.3%). 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): Philip Johnson is 2–2 (50.0%) across 4 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: 2–2 (50.0%); best-of-three: 3–9 (25.0%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on hard that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1989 — 3–5 (37.5%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Philip Johnson Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-13 | Loss | (81) Brad Pearce | New Haven | R64 | 7-5 6-0 |
| 1989-11-13 | Loss | (85) Gary Muller | Johannesburg | R32 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1989-10-02 | Loss | (150) Miguel Nido | Orlando | R32 | 6-2 3-6 6-1 |
| 1989-08-28 | Win | (111) Cassio Motta | US Open | R128 | 6-2 7-5 6-2 |
| 1989-08-28 | Loss | (6) Andre Agassi | US Open | R32 | 6-1 7-5 6-2 |
| 1989-08-28 | Win | (48) Anders Jarryd | US Open | R64 | 6-1 2-0 RET |
| 1989-07-24 | Win | (715) Dan Goldberg | Washington | R64 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1989-07-24 | Loss | (60) Derrick Rostagno | Washington | R32 | 7-6 7-5 |
| 1989-07-17 | Loss | (173) Miguel Nido | Schenectady | R32 | 3-6 7-6 7-6 |
| 1988-08-29 | Loss | (4) Andre Agassi | US Open | R128 | 7-6 6-3 6-3 |
Philip Johnson
Matches — Hard