Bob Carmichael has a competitive clay court record of 71–80 across 151 matches (47.0%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Bob Carmichael has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Bob Carmichael is 8–10 (44.4%) across 18 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

One final reached on clay, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 5 semifinals. 14 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–7 (0.0%, 7 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: 22–14 (61.1%); best-of-three: 49–66 (42.6%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.

Best season: 1968 — 6–3 (66.7%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.