Thierry Tulasne has found hard courts difficult, recording 36–52 across 88 matches (40.9%). 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 Tulasne has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 5–12 (29.4%) in 17 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.

6 quarterfinals on hard, including one run to the semifinal — regularly reaching that stage is a solid baseline, with the next step being to break through to the final rounds more often.

vs. Top 10 on hard: 4–10 (28.6%, 14 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: 8–15 (34.8%); best-of-three: 28–37 (43.1%). 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: 1986 — 9–5 (64.3%) from 14 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.