Hard Court Statistics Overview
Rick Fagel has found hard courts difficult, recording 6–17 across 23 matches (26.1%). 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): Rick Fagel has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 2–5 (28.6%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on hard — best-of-five: 1–4 (20.0%); best-of-three: 5–13 (27.8%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on hard, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1981 — 4–5 (44.4%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Rick Fagel Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-31 | Loss | (198) Jerome Potier | US Open | R128 | 6-3 6-2 6-2 |
| 1982-08-16 | Loss | (28) Brian Gottfried | Cincinnati | R64 | 6-1 6-0 |
| 1982-08-09 | Loss | (574) Martin Wostenholme | Toronto | R64 | 4-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 1981-09-01 | Loss | (62) Butch Walts | US Open | R128 | 7-6 6-4 6-7 2-6 6-1 |
| 1981-08-17 | Loss | (25) Robert Lutz | Cincinnati | R16 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1981-08-17 | Win | (12) Harold Solomon | Cincinnati | R32 | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1981-08-17 | Win | (107) Peter Feigl | Cincinnati | R64 | 6-4 3-6 6-2 |
| 1981-08-10 | Loss | (111) Peter Feigl | Montreal | R64 | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1981-03-09 | Loss | (122) Jeff Borowiak | Tampa | R16 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1981-03-09 | Win | (16) Eddie Dibbs | Tampa | R32 | 6-4 1-6 6-2 |
Rick Fagel
Matches — Hard