Clay Court Statistics Overview
Francisco Roig has found clay courts difficult, recording 43–68 across 111 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): Francisco Roig is 2–3 (40.0%) across 5 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): Francisco Roig has struggled at Masters level on clay: 2–5 (28.6%) in 7 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: 1–5 (16.7%, 6 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: 2–3 (40.0%); best-of-three: 41–65 (38.7%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1996 — 4–4 (50.0%) from 8 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Francisco Roig Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 14 | 46.2% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-12 | Loss | (34) Bohdan Ulihrach | Barcelona | R64 | 7-6(4) 6-1 |
| 1998-04-13 | Loss | (6) Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Barcelona | R32 | 6-4 4-6 6-4 |
| 1998-04-13 | Win | (40) Julian Alonso | Barcelona | R64 | 6-1 3-6 6-4 |
| 1997-09-08 | Win | (357) Roberto Carretero | Marbella | R32 | 6-1 6-0 |
| 1997-09-08 | Win | (36) Albert Portas | Marbella | R16 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1997-09-08 | Loss | (58) Galo Blanco | Marbella | QF | 7-6(6) 6-3 |
| 1997-04-28 | Loss | (127) Stephane Simian | Prague | R32 | 4-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1997-04-21 | Loss | (90) Fabrice Santoro | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1997-04-14 | Loss | (13) Felix Mantilla | Barcelona | R32 | 6-4 6-0 |
| 1997-04-14 | Win | (301) Alex Lopez Moron | Barcelona | R64 | 7-6(3) 6-4 |
Francisco Roig
Matches — Clay