Francisco Maciel has a competitive clay court record of 36–38 across 74 matches (48.6%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Francisco Maciel has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): a positive 3–2 (60.0%) across 5 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on clay.

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. 2 semifinals. 5 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–4 (20.0%, 5 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: 13–12 (52.0%); best-of-three: 23–26 (46.9%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.

Best season: 1985 — 11–6 (64.7%) from 17 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.