Clay Court Statistics Overview
Blaine Willenborg has found clay courts difficult, recording 23–35 across 58 matches (39.7%). 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): Blaine Willenborg has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–3 (25.0%) in 4 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 1–3 (25.0%); best-of-three: 22–32 (40.7%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.
Best season: 1984 — 6–7 (46.2%) from 13 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Blaine Willenborg Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 10 | 41.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-04-25 | Loss | (27) Aaron Krickstein | Charleston | R32 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1987-08-03 | Loss | (124) Lawson Duncan | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1987-07-13 | Loss | (181) Richey Reneberg | Indianapolis | R16 | 7-6 6-0 |
| 1987-07-13 | Win | (36) Jay Berger | Indianapolis | R32 | 6-7 7-5 6-4 |
| 1987-07-13 | Win | (139) Martin Wostenholme | Indianapolis | R64 | 6-1 6-0 |
| 1987-07-06 | Loss | (123) Thomas Hogstedt | Boston | R64 | 2-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1987-06-08 | Loss | (17) Emilio Sanchez | Bologna | QF | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1987-06-08 | Win | (361) Omar Camporese | Bologna | R32 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1987-06-08 | Win | (45) Eduardo Bengoechea | Bologna | R16 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1987-05-25 | Loss | (24) Ulf Stenlund | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 6-2 6-2 |
Blaine Willenborg
Matches — Clay