Ray Ruffels Hard Court Stats & Match Results
Ray Ruffels
Hard Court Statistics Overview
Ray Ruffels has found hard courts difficult, recording 32–46 across 78 matches (41.0%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Ray Ruffels has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on hard — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Ray Ruffels has yet to record a win on hard at this stage — 0–1 across 1 Grand Slam match. Breaking through here would mark a significant step forward on this surface.
One final reached on hard, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 3 semifinals. 8 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 0–5 (0.0%, 5 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: 2–1 (66.7%); best-of-three: 30–45 (40.0%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on hard that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1976 — 6–5 (54.5%) from 11 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-01-01 | Hobart | Hard | R32 | 251 | 279 | 6-7 6-2 7-5 | ||
| 1978-08-29 | US Open | Hard | R128 | 87 | 98 | 6-2 6-2 | ||
| 1977-10-17 | Sydney-1 | Hard | R32 | 130 | 50 | 6-4 6-2 | ||
| 1977-03-21 | Carlsbad | Hard | R64 | 127 | 50 | 6-4 1-6 7-5 | ||
| 1977-02-21 | Palm Springs | Hard | R32 | 42 | 46 | 6-4 6-2 | ||
| 1977-02-21 | Palm Springs | Hard | R64 | 46 | 31 | 6-3 3-6 7-6 | ||
| 1976-11-08 | Hong Kong | Hard | R64 | 85 | 39 | 1-6 6-3 8-6 | ||
| 1976-10-18 | Sydney-1 | Hard | R32 | 61 | 125 | 6-2 6-4 | ||
| 1976-10-18 | Sydney-1 | Hard | R64 | 61 | 17 | 3-6 7-5 6-4 | ||
| 1976-10-18 | Sydney-1 | Hard | R16 | 146 | 61 | 6-4 6-4 |
Matches — Hard