Clay Court Statistics Overview
Dick Stockton holds a solid clay court record of 100–58 across 158 matches (63.3%). A winning majority across 158 matches shows consistent ability to get results on clay. Claimed 1 title on clay: Melbourne.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Dick Stockton has been outstanding — 17–6 (73.9%) across 23 matches. Winning more than 7 in 10 Grand Slam matches on clay is the benchmark of an all-time great on this surface.
3 finals reached on clay — won 1, lost 2 (33% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 9 semifinals. 20 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 4–14 (22.2%, 18 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: 8–7 (53.3%); best-of-three: 92–51 (64.3%). 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: 1974 — 13–3 (81.3%) from 16 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Dick Stockton Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 12 | 6 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 13 | 8 | 61.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1976 | 23 | 7 | 76.7% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | 13 | 3 | 81.3% | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 1973 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-26 | Loss | (154) Mike Cahill | South Orange | QF | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1982-07-26 | Win | (421) Marcel Freeman | South Orange | R32 | 7-6 6-0 |
| 1982-07-26 | Win | (41) Van Winitsky | South Orange | R16 | 6-3 3-6 7-5 |
| 1982-07-19 | Loss | (5) Jose-Luis Clerc | Washington | R64 | 7-5 6-1 |
| 1982-05-02 | Loss | (8) Vitas Gerulaitis | Forest Hills WCT | R32 | 7-5 7-6 |
| 1982-04-27 | Loss | (154) Jose Garcia-Requena | Hilton Head WCT | R32 | 6-4 3-6 7-6 |
| 1981-07-28 | Win | Butch Seewagen | South Orange | R32 | 6-2 6-0 |
| 1981-07-28 | Win | (99) Nick Saviano | South Orange | SF | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1981-07-28 | Loss | (50) Shlomo Glickstein | South Orange | F | 6-3 5-7 6-4 |
| 1981-07-28 | Win | (126) Jimmy Arias | South Orange | QF | 6-4 6-1 |
Dick Stockton
Matches — Clay