D. Richard Russell Clay Court Stats & Match Results

D. Richard Russell has found clay courts difficult, recording 2–19 across 21 matches (9.5%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): 1–2 across just 3 matches — still very early days at this level on clay.

By format on clay — best-of-five: 0–7 (0.0%); best-of-three: 2–12 (14.3%). 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: 1970 — 0–5 (0.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.