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.
Ray Ruffels Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-01-01 | Loss | (251) Victor Eke | Hobart | R32 | 6-7 6-2 7-5 |
| 1978-08-29 | Loss | (87) David Carter | US Open | R128 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1977-10-17 | Loss | (130) Richard Lewis | Sydney-1 | R32 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1977-03-21 | Loss | (127) Jan Norback | Carlsbad | R64 | 6-4 1-6 7-5 |
| 1977-02-21 | Loss | (42) Bill Scanlon | Palm Springs | R32 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1977-02-21 | Win | (31) John Alexander | Palm Springs | R64 | 6-3 3-6 7-6 |
| 1976-11-08 | Loss | (85) Steve Krulevitz | Hong Kong | R64 | 1-6 6-3 8-6 |
| 1976-10-18 | Win | (125) Grover Raz Reid | Sydney-1 | R32 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1976-10-18 | Win | (17) John Newcombe | Sydney-1 | R64 | 3-6 7-5 6-4 |
| 1976-10-18 | Loss | (146) Sashi Menon | Sydney-1 | R16 | 6-4 6-4 |
Ray Ruffels
Matches — Hard