Birger Andersson Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Birger Andersson
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Birger Andersson has found clay courts difficult, recording 29–51 across 80 matches (36.3%). 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: Algiers.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Birger Andersson has yet to record a win on clay at this stage — 0–4 across 4 Grand Slam matches. Breaking through here would mark a significant step forward on this surface.
One final reached on clay, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 2 semifinals. 3 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 6–10 (37.5%); best-of-three: 23–41 (35.9%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1980 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-14 | Bastad | Clay | SF | 30 | 127 | 6-0 6-2 | ||
| 1980-07-14 | Bastad | Clay | R16 | 127 | 99 | 3-6 6-0 6-4 | ||
| 1980-07-14 | Bastad | Clay | R32 | 127 | 56 | 7-5 6-4 | ||
| 1980-07-14 | Bastad | Clay | QF | 127 | 84 | 6-4 3-6 6-4 | ||
| 1980-05-12 | Hamburg | Clay | R64 | 114 | 145 | 7-5 6-3 | ||
| 1979-10-08 | Barcelona | Clay | R64 | 133 | 143 | 6-0 6-3 | ||
| 1979-10-01 | Bordeaux | Clay | R32 | 62 | 107 | 5-0 RET | ||
| 1979-09-24 | Madrid | Clay | R64 | 159 | 91 | 5-7 6-3 6-4 | ||
| 1979-05-14 | Florence | Clay | R32 | 142 | 198 | 2-6 7-5 6-3 | ||
| 1978-07-17 | Bastad | Clay | R32 | 230 | 310 | 6-1 7-6 |
Matches — Clay