Hard Court Statistics Overview
Vincent Van Patten has a competitive hard court record of 55–62 across 117 matches (47.0%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Vincent Van Patten has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on hard — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Vincent Van Patten has struggled at Grand Slam level on hard: 4–7 (36.4%) in 11 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
One final reached on hard, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 6 semifinals. 12 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on hard: 1–10 (9.1%, 11 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: 4–7 (36.4%); best-of-three: 51–55 (48.1%). 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: 1979 — 10–7 (58.8%) from 17 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.
Vincent Van Patten Hard Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 9 | 10 | 47.4% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | 10 | 11 | 47.6% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1979 | 10 | 7 | 58.8% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Hard Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-27 | Loss | (132) Richard Matuszewski | Washington | R64 | 7-5 6-0 |
| 1987-07-20 | Win | (123) Richard Matuszewski | Schenectady | R32 | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1987-07-20 | Loss | (178) Tony Mmoh | Schenectady | QF | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1987-07-20 | Win | (169) Simon Youl | Schenectady | R16 | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1986-08-04 | Loss | (128) Peter Fleming | Stratton Mountain | R64 | 7-5 4-6 6-1 |
| 1986-07-21 | Loss | (422) Howard Herr | Livingston | R32 | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1986-02-24 | Loss | (216) Marko Ostoja | La Quinta | R64 | 6-4 2-6 6-3 |
| 1986-02-10 | Win | (54) Leonardo Lavalle | Boca Raton | R128 | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1986-02-10 | Loss | (11) Joakim Nystrom | Boca Raton | R64 | 6-2 6-0 |
| 1985-11-18 | Loss | (20) Martin Jaite | Vienna | R32 | 7-5 6-1 |
Vincent Van Patten
Matches — Hard