Clay Court Statistics Overview
Gianluca Pozzi has found clay courts difficult, recording 6–35 across 41 matches (14.6%). 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): Gianluca Pozzi has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 2–7 (22.2%) in 9 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Gianluca Pozzi has struggled at Masters level on clay: 0–12 (0.0%) in 12 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 2–7 (22.2%); best-of-three: 4–28 (12.5%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 2000 — 2–3 (40.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Gianluca Pozzi Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 | 22.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-28 | Loss | (184) Nicolas Coutelot | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-3 7-5 |
| 2001-05-14 | Loss | (52) Fabrice Santoro | Hamburg Masters | R64 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 2001-05-07 | Loss | (14) Thomas Enqvist | Rome Masters | R64 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 2001-04-16 | Loss | (18) Franco Squillari | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 2001-04-09 | Loss | (57) Albert Portas | Estoril | R32 | 6-3 4-6 6-3 |
| 2000-05-29 | Loss | (24) Patrick Rafter | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-1 6-1 |
| 2000-05-01 | Win | (105) Alexander Popp | Orlando | R32 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2000-05-01 | Loss | (89) Nicolas Massu | Orlando | QF | 2-6 6-2 6-2 |
| 2000-05-01 | Win | (165) Michael Russell | Orlando | R16 | 6-7(4) 6-2 6-0 |
| 2000-04-10 | Loss | (29) Sebastien Grosjean | Casablanca | R32 | 6-3 6-0 |
Gianluca Pozzi
Matches — Clay