Clay Court Statistics Overview
Carl Limberger has found clay courts difficult, recording 14–28 across 42 matches (33.3%). 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): Carl Limberger has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 2–5 (28.6%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
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: 2–5 (28.6%); best-of-three: 12–23 (34.3%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on clay, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1989 — 4–5 (44.4%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Carl Limberger Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 9 | 30.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-09-14 | Loss | (9) Ivan Lendl | Bordeaux | R32 | 6-0 6-0 |
| 1992-07-20 | Loss | (90) Jacco Eltingh | Hilversum | R32 | 3-6 6-3 6-1 |
| 1992-05-25 | Win | (44) Thierry Champion | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 2-6 6-4 4-6 7-5 |
| 1992-05-25 | Loss | (9) Goran Ivanisevic | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-2 6-2 6-4 |
| 1989-09-25 | Loss | (111) Jean-Philippe Fleurian | Bordeaux | R32 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1989-07-24 | Loss | (113) Diego Perez | Hilversum | R32 | 6-1 6-0 |
| 1989-05-29 | Loss | (30) Ronald Agenor | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-1 |
| 1989-05-01 | Win | (35) Mark Woodforde | Munich | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1989-05-01 | Loss | (39) Alexander Volkov | Munich | R16 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1989-05-01 | Win | (703) Rudiger Haas | Munich | R64 | 2-0 RET |
Carl Limberger
Matches — Clay