David Ferrer has an impressive clay court record of 335–141 across 476 matches (70.4% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 476 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. With 13 titles, among the most prolific clay court champions in the Open Era: Rio de Janeiro, Bucharest, Stuttgart, Bastad and 3 more.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): David Ferrer has been outstanding — 44–16 (73.3%) across 60 matches. Winning more than 7 in 10 Grand Slam matches on clay is the benchmark of an all-time great on this surface.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): David Ferrer is elite here — 80–42 (65.6%) across 122 matches. Sustaining that win rate in the Tour's deepest regular-week draws is a defining quality of the very best on this surface.

28 finals reached on clay — won 13, lost 15 (46% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 50 semifinals. 77 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 23–52 (30.7%, 75 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: 58–17 (77.3%); best-of-three: 277–124 (69.1%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.

Dominant season: 2012 — 32–5 (86.5%) from 37 matches. A campaign of 32 wins on clay in a single season is among the best single-season records the surface has seen — the clearest benchmark of what is achievable at peak level.