Ernests Gulbis has a competitive clay court record of 76–70 across 146 matches (52.1%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 1 title on clay: Nice.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Ernests Gulbis is 17–13 (56.7%) across 30 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): a positive 19–16 (54.3%) across 35 matches — winning above .500 at this level, week in week out, is a genuine sign of quality on clay.

One final reached on clay, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 4 semifinals. 12 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 5–11 (31.3%, 16 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: 27–15 (64.3%); best-of-three: 49–55 (47.1%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.

Peak season: 2014 — 17–5 (77.3%) from 22 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Ernests Gulbis can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.