Steve Docherty has found hard courts difficult, recording 17–30 across 47 matches (36.2%). 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): Steve Docherty has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 1–4 (20.0%) in 5 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.

vs. Top 10 on hard: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 0–3 (0.0%); best-of-three: 17–27 (38.6%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on hard.

Best season: 1978 — 5–5 (50.0%) from 10 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.