Hard Court Statistics Overview
Rui Machado has found hard courts difficult, recording 5–18 across 23 matches (21.7%). 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): Rui Machado has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 1–6 (14.3%) 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: 4–11 (26.7%); best-of-three: 1–7 (12.5%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on hard that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 2012 — 0–6 (0.0%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Rui Machado Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 6 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-06 | Win | (330) Lamine Ouahab | Davis Cup G2 R1: POR vs MAR | RR | 6-2 6-4 6-4 |
| 2014-09-12 | Win | (217) Konstantin Kravchuk | Davis Cup G1 PO: RUS vs POR | RR | 6-7(4) 6-4 6-1 |
| 2013-09-13 | Win | (380) Maxim Dubarenco | Davis Cup G2 R3: MDA vs POR | RR | 7-5 6-1 6-3 |
| 2012-08-27 | Loss | (26) Fernando Verdasco | US Open | R128 | 6-1 6-2 6-4 |
| 2012-04-06 | Loss | (199) Amir Weintraub | Davis Cup G1 R2: ISR vs POR | RR | 5-7 6-3 6-1 7-5 |
| 2012-03-08 | Loss | (92) Guillermo Garcia-Lopez | Indian Wells Masters | R128 | 7-6(6) 4-6 6-2 |
| 2012-01-16 | Loss | (5) David Ferrer | Australian Open | R128 | 6-1 6-4 6-2 |
| 2012-01-09 | Loss | (38) Thomaz Bellucci | Auckland | R32 | 6-3 7-6(3) |
| 2012-01-02 | Loss | (16) Gael Monfils | Doha | R32 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 2011-08-29 | Loss | (41) Robin Haase | US Open | R128 | 6-0 6-4 6-4 |
Rui Machado
Matches — Hard