Syd Ball Hard Court Stats & Match Results
Syd Ball
Hard Court Statistics Overview
Syd Ball has found hard courts difficult, recording 16–37 across 53 matches (30.2%). 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): Syd Ball has yet to record a win on hard at this stage — 0–1 across 1 Grand Slam match. Breaking through here would mark a significant step forward on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 0–4 (0.0%, 4 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: 1–3 (25.0%); best-of-three: 15–34 (30.6%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on hard, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1976 — 2–4 (33.3%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-10-19 | Melbourne | Hard | R32 | 433 | 154 | 6-0 6-2 | ||
| 1981-10-12 | Sydney-1 | Hard | R32 | 163 | 208 | 6-3 6-4 | ||
| 1981-10-12 | Sydney-1 | Hard | R16 | 14 | 163 | 3-6 6-3 6-3 | ||
| 1981-09-29 | Maui | Hard | R32 | 43 | 166 | 6-4 6-2 | ||
| 1981-09-01 | US Open | Hard | R128 | 92 | 153 | 6-1 7-6 6-2 | ||
| 1981-08-17 | Atlanta | Hard | R32 | 24 | 141 | 6-4 6-3 | ||
| 1981-03-09 | Tampa | Hard | R32 | 112 | 148 | 6-3 7-6 | ||
| 1980-10-20 | Melbourne | Hard | R32 | 192 | 100 | 6-4 6-1 | ||
| 1979-12-31 | Hobart | Hard | R16 | 202 | 132 | 6-2 7-6 | ||
| 1979-12-31 | Hobart | Hard | R32 | 202 | 239 | 7-6 6-4 |
Matches — Hard