Clay Court Statistics Overview
Eliot Teltscher holds a solid clay court record of 127–75 across 202 matches (62.9%). A winning majority across 202 matches shows consistent ability to get results on clay. Eliot Teltscher has reached 4 finals without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): a positive 13–8 (61.9%) across 21 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on clay.
4 finals reached on clay — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 4 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 16 semifinals. 24 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 2–21 (8.7%, 23 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: 14–11 (56.0%); best-of-three: 113–64 (63.8%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on clay, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Peak season: 1980 — 27–10 (73.0%) from 37 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Eliot Teltscher can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
Eliot Teltscher Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 6 | 53.8% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 13 | 9 | 59.1% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 1982 | 20 | 10 | 66.7% | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 1981 | 20 | 8 | 71.4% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 1980 | 27 | 10 | 73.0% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 1979 | 20 | 10 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 1978 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-05-02 | Win | (264) Larry Scott | Forest Hills | R64 | 7-6 6-0 |
| 1988-05-02 | Loss | (87) Jimmy Brown | Forest Hills | R32 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1987-05-04 | Loss | (164) Barry Moir | Forest Hills | R32 | 2-6 6-3 6-1 |
| 1987-05-04 | Win | (128) Claudio Panatta | Forest Hills | R64 | 6-2 3-6 6-2 |
| 1987-04-27 | Win | (117) Jordi Arrese | Hamburg | R32 | 7-5 7-5 |
| 1987-04-27 | Win | (282) Peter Lindgren | Hamburg | R64 | 6-1 6-0 |
| 1987-04-27 | Loss | (13) Kent Carlsson | Hamburg | R16 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1987-04-20 | Win | (52) Eric Jelen | Monte-Carlo | R64 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1987-04-20 | Loss | (19) Guillermo Vilas | Monte-Carlo | R32 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1987-04-13 | Win | (187) Olivier Delaitre | Nice | R32 | 6-0 7-6 |
Eliot Teltscher
Matches — Clay