Andrey Golubev has found clay courts difficult, recording 22–39 across 61 matches (36.1%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Claimed 1 title on clay: Hamburg.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Andrey Golubev has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–5 (16.7%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Andrey Golubev has struggled at Masters level on clay: 2–7 (22.2%) in 9 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.

One final reached on clay, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 1 semifinal. 1 quarterfinal.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–3 (25.0%, 4 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: 5–8 (38.5%); best-of-three: 17–31 (35.4%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.

Best season: 2010 — 11–5 (68.8%) from 16 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.