Hard Court Statistics Overview
Thierry Champion has found hard courts difficult, recording 23–41 across 64 matches (35.9%). 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): Thierry Champion has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 5–10 (33.3%) in 15 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
ATP Masters 1000 on hard (Indian Wells, Miami, Canada, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Paris): Thierry Champion has struggled at Masters level on hard: 3–8 (27.3%) in 11 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 0–6 (0.0%, 6 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: 6–12 (33.3%); best-of-three: 17–29 (37.0%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on hard, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1992 — 9–9 (50.0%) from 18 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Thierry Champion Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | Loss | (20) Tim Henman | Tashkent | R32 | 6-4 6-7(5) 7-6(4) |
| 1997-08-11 | Loss | (10) Marcelo Rios | Indianapolis | R32 | 3-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 1997-08-11 | Win | (587) Mike Bryan | Indianapolis | R64 | 6-4 5-7 6-2 |
| 1997-07-28 | Loss | (63) Scott Draper | Canada Masters | R64 | 4-6 6-1 6-2 |
| 1997-03-17 | Loss | (61) Dominik Hrbaty | Miami Masters | R128 | 6-7(3) 7-5 6-3 |
| 1997-02-10 | Loss | (43) Hendrik Dreekmann | Marseille | R32 | 6-2 3-1 RET |
| 1997-01-13 | Loss | (36) Andrei Medvedev | Australian Open | R128 | 7-5 6-2 6-2 |
| 1996-10-14 | Loss | (54) Magnus Larsson | Toulouse | R32 | 6-1 6-0 |
| 1994-09-12 | Loss | (56) Olivier Delaitre | Bordeaux | R16 | 6-1 3-6 7-5 |
| 1994-09-12 | Win | (83) Mark Petchey | Bordeaux | R32 | 6-4 6-2 |
Thierry Champion
Matches — Hard