Arthur Ashe Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Arthur Ashe
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Arthur Ashe has an impressive clay court record of 176–74 across 250 matches (70.4% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 250 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. 6 titles on clay: Charlotte, Jacksonville, Louisville WCT, Washington-3, Columbus — a record that reflects consistent ability to close out tournaments on this surface.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Arthur Ashe has been outstanding — 29–10 (74.4%) across 39 matches. Winning more than 7 in 10 Grand Slam matches on clay is the benchmark of an all-time great on this surface.
13 finals reached on clay — won 6, lost 7 (46% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 27 semifinals. 39 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 2–10 (16.7%, 12 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: 29–19 (60.4%); best-of-three: 147–55 (72.8%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.
Peak season: 1970 — 18–4 (81.8%) from 22 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Arthur Ashe can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-23 | Kitzbuhel | Clay | R32 | 7 | 162 | 6-1 6-3 | ||
| 1979-07-23 | Kitzbuhel | Clay | R16 | 148 | 7 | 6-7 6-2 6-4 | ||
| 1979-05-28 | Roland Garros | Clay | R32 | 52 | 9 | 5-7 7-6 6-2 6-3 | ||
| 1979-05-28 | Roland Garros | Clay | R64 | 9 | 36 | 3-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 | ||
| 1979-05-28 | Roland Garros | Clay | R128 | 9 | 111 | 6-4 6-2 6-3 | ||
| 1979-05-14 | Florence | Clay | R16 | 7 | 147 | 6-2 6-4 | ||
| 1979-05-14 | Florence | Clay | QF | 204 | 7 | 1-6 7-6 6-3 | ||
| 1979-05-14 | Florence | Clay | R32 | 7 | 104 | 6-1 7-5 | ||
| 1979-05-07 | Nations Cup | Clay | RR | 15 | 7 | 6-3 6-7 6-4 | ||
| 1979-05-07 | Nations Cup | Clay | SF | 17 | 7 | 6-2 6-2 |
Matches — Clay