Rod Laver has been dominant on clay, posting 121–39 across 160 matches (75.6% — exceptional). Few players in the Open Era have sustained that level of dominance across a full career on clay. With 15 titles, among the most prolific clay court champions in the Open Era: Sao Paulo NTL-1, Buenos Aires NTL, Paris-2, Sao Paulo NTL-2 and 10 more.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Rod Laver has been outstanding — 16–2 (88.9%) across 18 matches. Winning more than 7 in 10 Grand Slam matches on clay is the benchmark of an all-time great on this surface.

22 finals reached on clay — won 15, lost 7 (solid 68% conversion) — consistently getting to finals and winning the majority is a hallmark of elite performers on clay. 25 semifinals. 26 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 3–7 (30.0%, 10 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on clay; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.

By format on clay — best-of-five: 32–7 (82.1%); best-of-three: 89–31 (74.2%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.

Best season: 1974 — 10–0 (100.0%) from 10 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.

Rod Laver assembled a remarkable 17-match winning streak on clay — a run of that length goes far beyond form and into a different level of dominance on this surface.