Christophe Rochus has found clay courts difficult, recording 69–97 across 166 matches (41.6%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Christophe Rochus has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Christophe Rochus has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 5–10 (33.3%) in 15 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Christophe Rochus is 6–7 (46.2%) across 13 Masters matches — below .500 in the Tour's deepest fields. Lifting that record here would unlock better results across the whole clay swing.

One final reached on clay, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 5 semifinals. 14 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–12 (7.7%, 13 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: 7–15 (31.8%); best-of-three: 62–82 (43.1%). 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: 2004 — 9–8 (52.9%) from 17 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.