Clay Court Statistics Overview
Carlos Kirmayr has a competitive clay court record of 91–102 across 193 matches (47.2%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Carlos Kirmayr has reached 4 finals without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Carlos Kirmayr has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 5–9 (35.7%) in 14 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
4 finals reached on clay — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 4 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 10 semifinals. 20 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 2–12 (14.3%, 14 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: 12–20 (37.5%); best-of-three: 79–82 (49.1%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.
Peak season: 1981 — 16–7 (69.6%) from 23 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Carlos Kirmayr can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
Carlos Kirmayr Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 10 | 41.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | 10 | 12 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1981 | 16 | 7 | 69.6% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1979 | 21 | 12 | 63.6% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 1978 | 8 | 9 | 47.1% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1977 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 7 | 12 | 36.8% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 6 | 10 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-11-10 | Loss | (123) Guillermo Perez-Roldan | Buenos Aires | R32 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1986-05-26 | Loss | (19) Johan Kriek | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-1 7-6 6-2 |
| 1986-05-19 | Loss | (62) Horacio de la Pena | Florence | R32 | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1986-05-12 | Loss | (205) Bruce Derlin | Rome | R64 | 5-7 6-3 7-5 |
| 1986-05-05 | Loss | (56) Marty Davis | Forest Hills | R64 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1984-05-28 | Loss | (25) Mel Purcell | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 7-6 6-2 |
| 1983-09-30 | Loss | (14) Andres Gomez | Davis Cup AME F: ECU vs BRA | RR | 6-3 6-2 6-0 |
| 1983-09-30 | Loss | (309) Ricardo Ycaza | Davis Cup AME F: ECU vs BRA | RR | 8-6 6-2 |
| 1983-08-01 | Loss | (203) David Carter | Indianapolis | R64 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1983-05-23 | Loss | (7) Jose Higueras | Roland Garros | R128 | 7-5 6-2 6-2 |
Carlos Kirmayr
Matches — Clay