Clay Court Statistics Overview
Alejandro Cortes has found clay courts difficult, recording 19–26 across 45 matches (42.2%). 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 (Roland Garros): Alejandro Cortes has yet to record a win on clay at this stage — 0–2 across 2 Grand Slam matches. Breaking through here would mark a significant step forward on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 4–4 (50.0%); best-of-three: 15–22 (40.5%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1979 — 4–4 (50.0%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Alejandro Cortes Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-06-06 | Loss | (183) Gianluca Rinaldini | Venice | R32 | 6-7 7-6 6-1 |
| 1982-08-03 | Loss | (205) Juan Aguilera | Indianapolis | R64 | 3-6 7-5 6-1 |
| 1982-07-26 | Loss | (133) Georges Goven | North Conway | R64 | 6-1 7-5 |
| 1982-07-19 | Loss | (205) Mike Myburg | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 2-6 6-2 6-2 |
| 1982-07-12 | Win | (207) Carlos Castellan | Bastad | R16 | 6-4 2-6 6-4 |
| 1982-07-12 | Loss | (201) Thomas Hogstedt | Bastad | QF | 4-6 6-3 6-0 |
| 1982-07-12 | Win | (190) Brent Pirow | Bastad | R32 | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1982-05-24 | Loss | (19) Mats Wilander | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 6-3 6-4 |
| 1982-05-10 | Loss | (27) Buster C. Mottram | Hamburg | R32 | 6-1 6-0 |
| 1982-05-10 | Win | (537) Hans Schwaier | Hamburg | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
Alejandro Cortes
Matches — Clay