Clay Court Statistics Overview
Eric Deblicker has found clay courts difficult, recording 50–68 across 118 matches (42.4%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Eric Deblicker has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Eric Deblicker has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 4–12 (25.0%) in 16 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. 3 semifinals. 9 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–7 (0.0%, 7 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: 3–11 (21.4%); best-of-three: 47–57 (45.2%). 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: 1977 — 10–10 (50.0%) from 20 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Eric Deblicker Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | 10 | 13 | 43.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1977 | 10 | 10 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 10 | 11 | 47.6% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-05-24 | Loss | (69) Fernando Luna | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-7 6-2 6-2 6-1 |
| 1981-07-20 | Win | (111) Louk Sanders | Hilversum | R32 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1981-07-20 | Loss | (199) Erick Iskersky | Hilversum | R16 | 3-6 6-1 6-1 |
| 1981-05-25 | Win | (143) Fernando Maynetto | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 7-6 6-4 |
| 1981-05-25 | Loss | (104) Haroon Ismail | Roland Garros | R64 | 2-6 6-3 5-7 6-2 6-4 |
| 1981-04-06 | Loss | (127) Pavel Hutka | Nice | R32 | 3-6 7-6 6-4 |
| 1981-03-09 | Loss | (18) Balazs Taroczy | Cairo | R32 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1980-10-20 | Win | (266) John Whitlinger | Tokyo-1 | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1980-10-20 | Loss | (180) Sashi Menon | Tokyo-1 | R32 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1980-07-21 | Loss | (203) Gilles Moretton | Hilversum | R32 | 6-7 6-2 6-4 |
Eric Deblicker
Matches — Clay