Clay Court Statistics Overview
Danie Visser has found clay courts difficult, recording 4–15 across 19 matches (21.1%). 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): Danie Visser has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 3–5 (37.5%) in 8 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 3–5 (37.5%); best-of-three: 1–10 (9.1%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1982 — 1–6 (14.3%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Danie Visser Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-05-02 | Loss | (121) Damir Keretic | Forest Hills | R64 | 4-6 6-2 6-2 |
| 1987-05-04 | Loss | (101) Bruno Oresar | Forest Hills | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1986-05-26 | Loss | (43) Eliot Teltscher | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 6-2 6-0 |
| 1985-05-27 | Loss | (12) Miloslav Mecir Sr. | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-2 6-4 6-3 |
| 1985-05-27 | Win | (113) Steve Meister | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 6-2 6-3 |
| 1984-05-28 | Loss | (355) Karel Novacek | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 5-7 6-0 6-3 |
| 1984-05-06 | Win | (59) Nduka Odizor | Forest Hills WCT | R64 | 6-0 6-3 |
| 1984-05-06 | Loss | (3) Jimmy Connors | Forest Hills WCT | R32 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1983-09-19 | Loss | (336) Roberto Vizcaino | Geneva | R32 | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1983-09-12 | Loss | (180) Alberto Tous | Palermo | R32 | 6-4 6-7 7-6 |
Danie Visser
Matches — Clay