Clay Court Statistics Overview
Eddie Edwards has found clay courts difficult, recording 16–25 across 41 matches (39.0%). 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): Eddie Edwards has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–4 (20.0%) in 5 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
2 semifinals on clay without yet reaching a final — consistent deep runs that show the ability to string together wins across a full draw, with the step to the final still to come.
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: 1–4 (20.0%); best-of-three: 15–21 (41.7%). 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: 1980 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Eddie Edwards Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-05-04 | Loss | (18) Guillermo Vilas | Forest Hills | R64 | 6-2 6-7 6-3 |
| 1986-05-26 | Loss | (74) Bruno Oresar | Roland Garros | R128 | 7-6 6-0 6-0 |
| 1986-05-05 | Win | (193) Craig Campbell | Forest Hills | R64 | 2-6 6-2 6-1 |
| 1986-05-05 | Loss | (4) Boris Becker | Forest Hills | R32 | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1985-05-27 | Loss | (2) Ivan Lendl | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-1 6-3 6-1 |
| 1985-05-20 | Loss | (169) Blaine Willenborg | Florence | R32 | 2-6 7-6 6-0 |
| 1984-05-06 | Loss | (78) Steve Meister | Forest Hills WCT | R16 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1984-05-06 | Win | (298) Rand Evett | Forest Hills WCT | R64 | 5-7 6-1 6-3 |
| 1984-05-06 | Win | (18) Sandy Mayer | Forest Hills WCT | R32 | 7-5 5-7 6-3 |
| 1983-10-03 | Loss | (197) Harold Solomon | Barcelona | R64 | 6-3 3-6 6-4 |
Eddie Edwards
Matches — Clay