Clay Court Statistics Overview
Gianni Ocleppo has found clay courts difficult, recording 45–66 across 111 matches (40.5%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Gianni Ocleppo has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Gianni Ocleppo has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 3–8 (27.3%) in 11 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. 7 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–10 (9.1%, 11 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: 4–9 (30.8%); best-of-three: 41–57 (41.8%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.
Best season: 1984 — 7–5 (58.3%) from 12 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Gianni Ocleppo Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 | 7 | 41.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | 4 | 9 | 30.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 11 | 8 | 57.9% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1979 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | 4 | 9 | 30.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-04-20 | Loss | (47) Jan Gunnarsson | Monte-Carlo | R64 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1985-09-09 | Loss | (9) Joakim Nystrom | Palermo | R16 | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1985-09-09 | Win | (95) Wolfgang Popp | Palermo | R32 | 2-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 1985-08-05 | Loss | (268) Jaromir Becka | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 7-6 7-5 |
| 1985-05-27 | Loss | (39) John Lloyd | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-3 6-1 |
| 1985-05-13 | Loss | (64) Juan Aguilera | Rome | R64 | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1985-05-06 | Loss | (200) David Mustard | Forest Hills | R64 | 7-5 3-6 6-1 |
| 1985-04-29 | Loss | (166) Stanislav Birner | Hamburg | R64 | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1984-05-28 | Win | (115) Joao Soares | Roland Garros | R128 | 4-6 6-3 2-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 1984-05-28 | Loss | (5) Jimmy Arias | Roland Garros | R64 | 7-5 6-2 6-2 |
Gianni Ocleppo
Matches — Clay