Clay Court Statistics Overview
Cedric Pioline has a competitive clay court record of 118–102 across 220 matches (53.6%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 2 titles on clay: Prague, Monte Carlo Masters.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): a positive 22–14 (61.1%) across 36 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on clay.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): a positive 38–28 (57.6%) across 66 matches — winning above .500 at this level, week in week out, is a genuine sign of quality on clay.
4 finals reached on clay — won 2, lost 2 (solid 50% conversion) — consistently getting to finals and winning the majority is a hallmark of elite performers on clay. 10 semifinals. 18 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 9–19 (32.1%, 28 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: 28–18 (60.9%); best-of-three: 90–84 (51.7%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 2000 — 13–4 (76.5%) from 17 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Cedric Pioline Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 13 | 4 | 76.5% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 | 9 | 30.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 8 | 61.9% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 13 | 8 | 61.9% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 13 | 5 | 72.2% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 8 | 8 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 8 | 57.9% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 9 | 10 | 47.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 11 | 9 | 55.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1990 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-09 | Loss | (71) David Sanchez | Bucharest | R32 | 3-6 6-1 6-2 |
| 2002-05-27 | Loss | (88) Vincent Spadea | Roland Garros | R128 | 4-6 6-4 6-4 3-6 6-4 |
| 2002-04-29 | Win | (107) Jose Acasuso | Mallorca | R32 | 6-3 6-7(4) 6-4 |
| 2002-04-29 | Loss | (37) Gaston Gaudio | Mallorca | R16 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 2002-04-22 | Win | (40) Michel Kratochvil | Barcelona | R64 | 6-4 4-6 6-2 |
| 2002-04-22 | Win | (62) Dominik Hrbaty | Barcelona | R16 | 6-3 7-6(7) |
| 2002-04-22 | Loss | (17) Guillermo Canas | Barcelona | QF | 7-6(6) 6-3 |
| 2002-04-22 | Win | (25) Juan Ignacio Chela | Barcelona | R32 | 7-6(4) 6-2 |
| 2002-04-15 | Loss | (15) Jiri Novak | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | 6-4 4-6 6-4 |
| 2002-04-08 | Loss | (3) Juan Carlos Ferrero | Estoril | R32 | 7-5 6-2 |
Cedric Pioline
Matches — Clay