Clay Court Statistics Overview
David Prinosil has found clay courts difficult, recording 16–48 across 64 matches (25.0%). 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): David Prinosil has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 5–10 (33.3%) in 15 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): David Prinosil has struggled at Masters level on clay: 5–13 (27.8%) in 18 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–2 (33.3%, 3 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: 6–11 (35.3%); best-of-three: 10–37 (21.3%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1992 — 6–6 (50.0%) from 12 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
David Prinosil Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 8 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | 12.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-02-07 | Loss | (26) Juan Ignacio Chela | Davis Cup WG R1: ARG vs GER | RR | 6-4 6-1 |
| 2001-05-28 | Loss | (92) Lars Burgsmuller | Roland Garros | R128 | 5-7 6-2 6-4 7-5 |
| 2001-05-14 | Loss | (23) Thomas Johansson | Hamburg Masters | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2001-05-07 | Loss | (52) Greg Rusedski | Rome Masters | R64 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2001-04-16 | Loss | (21) Cedric Pioline | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 2000-05-29 | Loss | (94) Markus Hantschk | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 6-7(7) 7-6(5) 6-4 |
| 2000-05-15 | Loss | (55) Francisco Clavet | Hamburg Masters | R64 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2000-05-01 | Loss | (19) Tommy Haas | Munich | R32 | 6-1 4-2 RET |
| 2000-02-04 | Win | (67) John van Lottum | Davis Cup WG R1: GER vs NED | RR | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1999-09-13 | Loss | (11) Alex Corretja | Mallorca | R32 | 6-4 6-1 |
David Prinosil
Matches — Clay