Franco Davin has a competitive clay court record of 151–146 across 297 matches (50.8%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 3 titles on clay: Bucharest, Palermo, St. Vincent.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Franco Davin is 8–7 (53.3%) across 15 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): Franco Davin has struggled at Masters level on clay: 4–8 (33.3%) in 12 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.

9 finals reached on clay — won 3, lost 6 (33% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 14 semifinals. 36 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 4–12 (25.0%, 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: 8–9 (47.1%); best-of-three: 143–137 (51.1%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on clay, though the five-set record is still respectable.

Peak season: 1989 — 23–10 (69.7%) from 33 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Franco Davin can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.