Clay Court Statistics Overview
Fernando Verdasco holds a solid clay court record of 236–158 across 394 matches (59.9%). A winning majority across 394 matches shows consistent ability to get results on clay. 5 titles on clay: Valencia, Umag, Barcelona, Houston, Bucharest — a record that reflects consistent ability to close out tournaments on this surface.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): a positive 32–17 (65.3%) across 49 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on clay.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): a positive 51–43 (54.3%) across 94 matches — winning above .500 at this level, week in week out, is a genuine sign of quality on clay.
15 finals reached on clay — won 5, lost 10 (33% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 30 semifinals. 56 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 14–32 (30.4%, 46 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: 34–19 (64.2%); best-of-three: 202–139 (59.2%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Peak season: 2010 — 22–7 (75.9%) from 29 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Fernando Verdasco can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
Fernando Verdasco Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 9 | 47.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 14 | 10 | 58.3% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 10 | 7 | 58.8% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 14 | 8 | 63.6% | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 13 | 7 | 65.0% | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 | 14 | 9 | 60.9% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 19 | 10 | 65.5% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 2011 | 13 | 8 | 61.9% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 22 | 7 | 75.9% | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 2009 | 13 | 7 | 65.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 17 | 8 | 68.0% | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 18 | 10 | 64.3% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 | 15 | 11 | 57.7% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 20 | 11 | 64.5% | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-17 | Loss | (125) Francesco Passaro | Barcelona | R64 | 6-1 6-1 |
| 2023-04-03 | Loss | (71) Jason Kubler | Houston | R32 | 7-6(7) 6-0 |
| 2022-04-25 | Win | (107) Pablo Cuevas | Estoril | R16 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2022-04-25 | Loss | (31) Albert Ramos-Vinolas | Estoril | QF | 6-2 6-2 |
| 2022-02-14 | Loss | (63) Federico Coria | Rio de Janeiro | R16 | 7-6(2) 4-6 6-4 |
| 2022-02-14 | Win | (39) Dusan Lajovic | Rio de Janeiro | R32 | 7-6(4) 6-3 |
| 2022-02-07 | Win | (104) Thiago Monteiro | Buenos Aires | R16 | 2-6 6-3 7-5 |
| 2022-02-07 | Win | (103) Hugo Dellien | Buenos Aires | R32 | 6-4 3-6 6-1 |
| 2022-02-07 | Loss | (22) Lorenzo Sonego | Buenos Aires | QF | 6-4 7-6(4) |
| 2022-01-31 | Loss | (77) Sebastian Baez | Cordoba | R32 | 7-6(6) 7-5 |
Fernando Verdasco
Matches — Clay