Bruce Derlin Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Bruce Derlin
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Bruce Derlin has found clay courts difficult, recording 10–23 across 33 matches (30.3%). 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): Bruce Derlin has yet to record a win on clay at this stage — 0–2 across 2 Grand Slam matches. Breaking through here would mark a significant step forward on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 1–4 (20.0%); best-of-three: 9–19 (32.1%). 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: 1987 — 4–2 (66.7%) from 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-04-08 | Davis Cup WG PO: PAR vs NZL | Clay | RR | 211 | 960 | 3-6 6-2 6-4 | ||
| 1988-04-08 | Davis Cup WG PO: PAR vs NZL | Clay | RR | 323 | 211 | 6-0 6-2 6-3 | ||
| 1987-10-02 | Davis Cup EUR F: CHN vs NZL | Clay | RR | - | 172 | 10-8 6-8 6-4 | ||
| 1987-10-02 | Davis Cup EUR F: CHN vs NZL | Clay | RR | 172 | - | 6-4 6-4 6-1 | ||
| 1987-07-13 | Bordeaux | Clay | R16 | 248 | 194 | 0-6 6-4 9-7 | ||
| 1987-07-13 | Bordeaux | Clay | QF | 248 | 97 | 6-3 1-6 6-1 | ||
| 1987-07-13 | Bordeaux | Clay | SF | 63 | 248 | 6-1 6-3 | ||
| 1987-07-13 | Bordeaux | Clay | R32 | 248 | 208 | 3-6 6-1 6-0 | ||
| 1986-10-03 | Davis Cup WG PO: ESP vs NZL | Clay | RR | 50 | 162 | 6-4 8-6 | ||
| 1986-10-03 | Davis Cup WG PO: ESP vs NZL | Clay | RR | 16 | 162 | 6-2 6-0 6-1 |
Matches — Clay