Clay Court Statistics Overview
Greg Rusedski has found clay courts difficult, recording 30–51 across 81 matches (37.0%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Greg Rusedski has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Greg Rusedski has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 7–11 (38.9%) in 18 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): Greg Rusedski has struggled at Masters level on clay: 6–22 (21.4%) in 28 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record 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. 2 semifinals. 3 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–8 (11.1%, 9 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: 11–15 (42.3%); best-of-three: 19–36 (34.5%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1995 — 5–2 (71.4%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Greg Rusedski Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 7 | 41.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-22 | Win | (188) Sergiy Stakhovsky | Davis Cup G1 PO: UKR vs GBR | RR | 1-6 6-3 5-7 6-4 9-7 |
| 2006-05-29 | Loss | (125) Paul Capdeville | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-1 4-6 7-6(7) |
| 2006-05-15 | Loss | (53) Gilles Simon | Hamburg Masters | R64 | 6-1 6-1 |
| 2006-05-08 | Win | (206) Stefano Galvani | Rome Masters | R32 | 7-6(4) 6-4 |
| 2006-05-08 | Loss | (5) Andy Roddick | Rome Masters | R16 | 7-6(4) 6-2 |
| 2006-05-08 | Win | (10) Tommy Robredo | Rome Masters | R64 | 5-7 6-3 6-4 |
| 2006-04-17 | Loss | (30) Juan Ignacio Chela | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1 |
| 2005-05-23 | Loss | (132) Flavio Saretta | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 7-6(7) 6-3 |
| 2005-05-09 | Win | (304) Philipp Petzschner | Hamburg Masters | R64 | 7-6(3) 3-6 6-3 |
| 2005-05-09 | Loss | (9) Tim Henman | Hamburg Masters | R32 | 7-6(3) 6-4 |
Greg Rusedski
Matches — Clay