Clay Court Statistics Overview
Christophe Roger-Vasselin has found clay courts difficult, recording 52–65 across 117 matches (44.4%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Christophe Roger-Vasselin has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Christophe Roger-Vasselin is 11–10 (52.4%) across 21 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.
2 finals reached on clay — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 2 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 4 semifinals. 9 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–8 (11.1%, 9 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: 13–13 (50.0%); best-of-three: 39–52 (42.9%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1977 — 7–5 (58.3%) from 12 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Christophe Roger-Vasselin Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 11 | 10 | 52.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 10 | 8 | 55.6% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1979 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 6 | 10 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-05-27 | Loss | (164) Blaine Willenborg | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 1-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 1985-05-06 | Loss | (13) Johan Kriek | Forest Hills | R64 | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1984-07-23 | Win | (387) Bruce Kleege | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1984-07-23 | Loss | (11) Eliot Teltscher | Kitzbuhel | R32 | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1984-05-28 | Loss | (209) Harold Solomon | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-0 4-6 6-2 5-7 6-3 |
| 1984-05-14 | Loss | (23) Gene Mayer | Munich | R32 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1984-05-07 | Loss | (33) Juan Aguilera | Hamburg | R64 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1984-04-23 | Loss | (73) Aaron Krickstein | Aix-en-Provence | R32 | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1984-04-02 | Loss | (318) Francisco Yunis | Bari | R32 | 2-0 RET |
| 1983-07-18 | Win | (175) John Frawley | Kitzbuhel | R32 | 7-5 6-2 |
Christophe Roger-Vasselin
Matches — Clay