Elio Lito Alvarez Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Elio Lito Alvarez
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Elio Lito Alvarez has found clay courts difficult, recording 38–89 across 127 matches (29.9%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Elio Lito Alvarez has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Elio Lito Alvarez has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 4–8 (33.3%) in 12 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
One final reached on clay, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 1 semifinal. 5 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–5 (0.0%, 5 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: 5–7 (41.7%); best-of-three: 33–82 (28.7%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1970 — 2–3 (40.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-11-26 | Santiago | Clay | R32 | 129 | 279 | 4-6 6-2 6-3 | ||
| 1979-08-06 | Columbus | Clay | R32 | 150 | 223 | 2-6 6-4 6-2 | ||
| 1979-05-28 | Roland Garros | Clay | R128 | 155 | 218 | 6-3 6-2 6-4 | ||
| 1978-11-27 | Santiago | Clay | R32 | 148 | 185 | 6-2 3-6 6-2 | ||
| 1978-11-20 | Buenos Aires | Clay | R32 | 90 | 185 | 4-6 7-5 6-1 | ||
| 1978-11-13 | Bogota | Clay | R32 | 53 | 172 | 7-6 6-4 | ||
| 1978-10-02 | Madrid | Clay | R64 | 28 | 175 | 6-1 6-1 | ||
| 1978-08-21 | Boston | Clay | R64 | 43 | 203 | 6-7 6-4 6-1 | ||
| 1978-08-07 | Columbus | Clay | R32 | 113 | 195 | 6-7 6-4 6-4 | ||
| 1978-07-24 | Kitzbuhel | Clay | R32 | 136 | 208 | 6-2 6-4 |
Matches — Clay