Cliff Drysdale holds a solid career record of 406–249 across 655 matches (62.0%). A winning majority across 655 matches shows consistent ability to get results on Tour. 8 titles: New Orleans WCT, Tulsa WCT, Gstaad, Miami WCT, Brussels, Dublin, Baltimore — a record that reflects consistent ability to close out tournaments.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open): a positive 28–20 (58.3%) across 48 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams.
26 finals reached — won 8, lost 18 (31% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 66 semifinals. 127 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10: 6–30 (16.7%, 36 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record.
By format — best-of-five: 74–42 (63.8%); best-of-three: 318–197 (61.7%). Slightly better in five-set matches — a positive sign for Grand Slam campaigns specifically.
Historic season: 1971 — 74–28 (72.5%) from 102 matches. A campaign of 74 wins in a single season is among the finest single-season records the Open Era has seen — the clearest benchmark of what is achievable at peak level.
