Hard Court Statistics Overview
Ricardo Acuna has found hard courts difficult, recording 23–35 across 58 matches (39.7%). 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): Ricardo Acuna has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 3–7 (30.0%) in 10 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 0–6 (0.0%, 6 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: 7–7 (50.0%); best-of-three: 16–28 (36.4%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on hard that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1983 — 6–6 (50.0%) from 12 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Ricardo Acuna Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-04-07 | Win | (372) Juan Pino | Davis Cup G2 SF: CUB vs CHI | RR | 7-5 6-4 1-6 6-1 |
| 1989-04-07 | Win | (347) Mario Tabares | Davis Cup G2 SF: CUB vs CHI | RR | 7-6(7) 6-4 |
| 1989-02-03 | Win | Noel Rutherford | Davis Cup G2 QF: JAM vs CHI | RR | 7-6(12) 6-1 |
| 1989-02-03 | Win | Karl Hale | Davis Cup G2 QF: JAM vs CHI | RR | 6-7(4) 4-6 6-1 6-1 6-3 |
| 1988-10-31 | Loss | (59) Horacio de la Pena | Sao Paulo | R16 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1988-10-31 | Win | (295) Alexandre Hocevar | Sao Paulo | R32 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1988-08-15 | Loss | (22) Kevin Curren | Cincinnati | R64 | 6-3 1-6 6-3 |
| 1988-02-15 | Loss | (82) Lawson Duncan | Memphis | R64 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1988-01-25 | Loss | (139) Pablo Arraya | Guaruja | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1987-11-09 | Loss | (105) Javier Sanchez | Sao Paulo | R32 | 6-3 6-3 |
Ricardo Acuna
Matches — Hard