Clay Court Statistics Overview
Javier Frana holds a solid clay court record of 65–49 across 114 matches (57.0%). A winning majority across 114 matches shows consistent ability to get results on clay. Claimed 1 title on clay: Santiago.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Javier Frana has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 3–6 (33.3%) in 9 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
4 finals reached on clay — won 1, lost 3 (25% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 11 semifinals. 15 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–4 (0.0%, 4 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: 7–11 (38.9%); best-of-three: 58–38 (60.4%). 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: 1991 — 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.
Javier Frana Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 7 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 1995 | 13 | 7 | 65.0% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 1994 | 9 | 6 | 60.0% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 10 | 5 | 66.7% | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-26 | Loss | (88) Fernando Meligeni | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 6-7(3) 6-4 7-5 |
| 1997-04-28 | Loss | (48) Chris Woodruff | Atlanta | R16 | 7-6(2) 6-2 |
| 1997-04-28 | Win | (161) Kris Goossens | Atlanta | R32 | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1997-04-21 | Loss | (53) Chris Woodruff | Orlando | R32 | 4-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-04-04 | Loss | (9) Marcelo Rios | Davis Cup G1 SF: CHI vs ARG | RR | 6-1 6-4 7-6(2) |
| 1997-04-04 | Win | (174) Gabriel Silberstein | Davis Cup G1 SF: CHI vs ARG | RR | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1996-05-27 | Loss | (19) Cedric Pioline | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-1 6-3 6-2 |
| 1996-05-13 | Win | (87) Patrick Rafter | Coral Springs | R16 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1996-05-13 | Win | (102) Michael Tebbutt | Coral Springs | QF | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1996-05-13 | Win | (122) Alex Radulescu | Coral Springs | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
Javier Frana
Matches — Clay