Clay Court Statistics Overview
Frank Gebert has found clay courts difficult, recording 26–46 across 72 matches (36.1%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Frank Gebert has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Frank Gebert has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 2–4 (33.3%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
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. 3 semifinals. 5 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 3–7 (30.0%); best-of-three: 23–39 (37.1%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on clay, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1977 — 12–17 (41.4%) from 29 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Frank Gebert Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 12 | 17 | 41.4% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 1976 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 11 | 26.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-24 | Loss | (121) Werner Zirngibl | Kitzbuhel | R32 | 6-3 6-0 |
| 1978-03-06 | Loss | (91) George Hardie | Cairo | R16 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1977-09-19 | Loss | (49) Hans Gildemeister | Paris-1 | R32 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1977-08-31 | Loss | (23) Adriano Panatta | US Open | R128 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1977-08-22 | Loss | (12) Roscoe Tanner | Boston | R32 | 6-0 6-1 |
| 1977-08-22 | Win | (68) Keith Richardson | Boston | R64 | 7-6 7-5 |
| 1977-08-15 | Loss | (28) Jeff Borowiak | Toronto-2 | R32 | 4-6 6-2 6-2 |
| 1977-08-15 | Win | (167) Alvaro Fillol | Toronto-2 | R64 | 7-6 7-5 |
| 1977-08-08 | Loss | (46) Kim Warwick | Columbus | R64 | 6-3 2-6 6-3 |
| 1977-08-01 | Loss | (44) Kim Warwick | North Conway | R64 | 4-6 7-6 7-6 |
Frank Gebert
Matches — Clay