Hard Court Statistics Overview
Ross Case has found hard courts difficult, recording 44–60 across 104 matches (42.3%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Ross Case has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on hard — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Ross Case has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 2–4 (33.3%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
2 finals reached on hard — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 2 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 4 semifinals. 8 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 4–4 (50.0%, 8 matches). Competitive against the elite, but still narrowly below .500 — closing that gap would directly elevate the overall hard court profile.
By format on hard — best-of-five: 3–5 (37.5%); best-of-three: 41–55 (42.7%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on hard, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1973 — 6–3 (66.7%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Ross Case Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 8 | 11.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 11 | 7 | 61.1% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1974 | 9 | 10 | 47.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-02-21 | Loss | (49) Russell Simpson | La Quinta | R32 | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1983-02-21 | Win | (167) Danie Visser | La Quinta | R64 | 6-7 6-4 7-6 |
| 1983-01-10 | Loss | (162) Bernard Mitton | Auckland | R32 | 6-2 3-6 8-6 |
| 1982-10-11 | Loss | (143) Trey Waltke | Sydney-1 | R32 | 6-1 7-5 |
| 1981-10-19 | Loss | (11) Peter McNamara | Melbourne | R32 | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1981-10-12 | Loss | (163) Syd Ball | Sydney-1 | R32 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1981-09-29 | Loss | (43) Tom Gullikson | Maui | R16 | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1981-09-29 | Win | Jim Osborne | Maui | R32 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1981-09-01 | Loss | (130) Christofer Delaney | US Open | R128 | 6-2 7-6 6-2 |
| 1981-08-17 | Loss | (104) Gilles Moretton | Atlanta | R32 | 2-6 6-3 6-2 |
Ross Case
Matches — Hard