Clay Court Statistics Overview
Ivan Molina has a competitive clay court record of 139–145 across 284 matches (48.9%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Ivan Molina has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Ivan Molina has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 3–14 (17.6%) in 17 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
2 finals reached on clay — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 2 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 5 semifinals. 23 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 4–20 (16.7%, 24 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: 16–20 (44.4%); best-of-three: 123–125 (49.6%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on clay, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1969 — 6–4 (60.0%) from 10 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Ivan Molina Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 12 | 13 | 48.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1978 | 16 | 19 | 45.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1977 | 14 | 19 | 42.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1976 | 21 | 20 | 51.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975 | 28 | 19 | 59.6% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 1974 | 12 | 15 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 15 | 14 | 51.7% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1972 | 10 | 11 | 47.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-11-10 | Loss | (109) Dominique Bedel | Bogota | R32 | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1980-11-03 | Loss | (88) Jairo Velasco Sr | Quito | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1980-05-26 | Loss | (249) Haroon Ismail | Roland Garros | R128 | 3-6 0-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 |
| 1980-05-19 | Loss | (18) Manuel Orantes | Rome | R64 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1980-05-12 | Loss | (394) Marko Ostoja | Florence | R32 | 6-3 RET |
| 1979-11-12 | Win | (662) Modesto Tito Vazquez | Bogota | R32 | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1979-11-12 | Loss | (335) Reinhart Probst | Bogota | R16 | 6-4 5-7 6-3 |
| 1979-11-05 | Win | (74) Chris Lewis | Quito | R16 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1979-11-05 | Win | (161) Ricardo Cano | Quito | R32 | 6-1 6-1 |
| 1979-11-05 | Loss | (10) Victor Pecci | Quito | QF | 6-3 6-3 |
Ivan Molina
Matches — Clay