Clay Court Statistics Overview
Evgeny Korolev has found clay courts difficult, recording 24–38 across 62 matches (38.7%). 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): Evgeny Korolev 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.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Evgeny Korolev has struggled at Masters level on clay: 1–5 (16.7%) in 6 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record 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. 6 quarterfinals adds further depth to that picture.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–4 (0.0%, 4 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: 2–6 (25.0%); best-of-three: 22–32 (40.7%). 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: 2006 — 5–5 (50.0%) from 10 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Evgeny Korolev Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 7 | 12.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-19 | Loss | (68) Igor Sijsling | Dusseldorf | R32 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2013-04-29 | Win | (37) Marcos Baghdatis | Munich | R32 | 7-5 7-6(3) |
| 2013-04-29 | Loss | (21) Philipp Kohlschreiber | Munich | R16 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2013-04-05 | Loss | (63) Lukas Rosol | Davis Cup WG QF: KAZ vs CZE | RR | 7-6(5) 6-7(2) 7-6(5) 6-2 |
| 2013-02-01 | Win | (30) Jurgen Melzer | Davis Cup WG R1: KAZ vs AUT | RR | 7-6(4) 6-3 6-2 |
| 2012-09-14 | Loss | (34) Denis Istomin | Davis Cup WG PO: KAZ vs UZB | RR | 6-3 4-6 6-2 0-6 6-3 |
| 2012-07-09 | Loss | (46) Albert Ramos-Vinolas | Bastad | R16 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2012-07-09 | Win | (138) Thiago Alves | Bastad | R32 | 6-0 6-3 |
| 2012-02-10 | Loss | (11) Nicolas Almagro | Davis Cup WG R1: ESP vs KAZ | RR | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2011-07-07 | Loss | (22) Juan Ignacio Chela | Davis Cup WG QF: ARG vs KAZ | RR | 2-6 6-2 6-0 |
Evgeny Korolev
Matches — Clay