Harold Solomon Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Harold Solomon
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Harold Solomon has an impressive clay court record of 290–130 across 420 matches (69.0% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 420 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. 8 titles on clay: Washington-2, Houston WCT, Louisville, Brussels, Cincinnati, North Conway, Hamburg — a record that reflects consistent ability to close out tournaments on this surface.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Harold Solomon has been outstanding — 43–15 (74.1%) across 58 matches. Winning more than 7 in 10 Grand Slam matches on clay is the benchmark of an all-time great on this surface.
17 finals reached on clay — won 8, lost 9 (47% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 37 semifinals. 57 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 18–34 (34.6%, 52 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: 42–25 (62.7%); best-of-three: 248–105 (70.3%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on clay, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Dominant season: 1977 — 42–11 (79.2%) from 53 matches. A campaign of 42 wins on clay in a single season is among the best single-season records the surface has seen — the clearest benchmark of what is achievable at peak level.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-28 | Washington | Clay | R64 | 166 | 520 | 6-3 6-3 | ||
| 1986-07-28 | Washington | Clay | R32 | 15 | 166 | 4-6 6-3 6-1 | ||
| 1986-07-21 | Boston | Clay | R64 | 51 | 154 | 4-6 6-2 6-2 | ||
| 1986-05-05 | Forest Hills | Clay | R32 | 31 | 99 | 6-2 1-6 6-2 | ||
| 1986-05-05 | Forest Hills | Clay | R64 | 99 | 69 | 6-4 6-0 | ||
| 1986-04-28 | Indianapolis | Clay | R64 | 253 | 100 | 4-6 6-3 6-4 | ||
| 1985-07-15 | Washington | Clay | R32 | 63 | 174 | 6-3 6-1 | ||
| 1985-07-15 | Washington | Clay | R64 | 174 | 127 | 6-2 6-0 | ||
| 1985-07-08 | Boston | Clay | R64 | 218 | 67 | 6-4 6-3 | ||
| 1985-07-08 | Boston | Clay | R16 | 40 | 218 | 6-2 7-5 |
Matches — Clay