Clay Court Statistics Overview
Henry Pfister has found clay courts difficult, recording 24–31 across 55 matches (43.6%). 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): Henry Pfister has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–5 (16.7%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–6 (0.0%, 6 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: 1–4 (20.0%); best-of-three: 23–27 (46.0%). 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: 1977 — 10–8 (55.6%) from 18 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Henry Pfister Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 10 | 8 | 55.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-11 | Loss | (27) Wojtek Fibak | Stuttgart | R32 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1982-05-02 | Win | (52) Pedro Rebolledo | Forest Hills WCT | R64 | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1982-05-02 | Win | (104) Haroon Ismail | Forest Hills WCT | R32 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1982-05-02 | Loss | (14) Brian Teacher | Forest Hills WCT | R16 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1981-07-28 | Loss | (37) Kevin Curren | North Conway | R64 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1981-05-25 | Loss | (18) Balazs Taroczy | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-0 6-1 |
| 1981-04-06 | Loss | (24) Victor Pecci | Houston WCT | R32 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1980-08-04 | Loss | (163) Mel Purcell | Indianapolis | R32 | 6-4 6-0 |
| 1980-08-04 | Win | (119) John James | Indianapolis | R64 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1980-07-27 | Loss | (151) George Hardie | North Conway | R32 | 7-6 6-2 |
Henry Pfister
Matches — Clay