Brian Fairlie has a competitive clay court record of 89–77 across 166 matches (53.6%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 1 title on clay: Manila.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Brian Fairlie is 5–6 (45.5%) across 11 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

2 finals reached on clay — won 1, lost 1 (solid 50% conversion) — consistently getting to finals and winning the majority is a hallmark of elite performers on clay. 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: 10–9 (52.6%); best-of-three: 79–68 (53.7%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.

Peak season: 1970 — 21–8 (72.4%) from 29 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Brian Fairlie can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.