Clay Court Statistics Overview
Jerome Potier has found clay courts difficult, recording 26–45 across 71 matches (36.6%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Jerome Potier has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Jerome Potier has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 5–9 (35.7%) in 14 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. 3 semifinals. 4 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–5 (0.0%, 5 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: 5–9 (35.7%); best-of-three: 21–36 (36.8%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1989 — 7–5 (58.3%) from 12 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Jerome Potier Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 9 | 35.7% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 8 | 11 | 42.1% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 7 | 22.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-09-10 | Loss | (116) Jose Francisco Altur | Bordeaux | R32 | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1990-07-30 | Loss | (47) Omar Camporese | San Remo | R32 | 6-3 6-0 |
| 1990-06-18 | Loss | (72) Mark Koevermans | Genoa | R32 | 6-0 6-3 |
| 1990-05-28 | Loss | (24) Jonas Svensson | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-2 |
| 1990-05-21 | Win | (51) Jimmy Arias | Bologna | R32 | 7-5 7-6 |
| 1990-05-21 | Win | (75) Jim Pugh | Bologna | R16 | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1990-05-21 | Win | (93) Thierry Tulasne | Bologna | QF | 7-5 1-0 RET |
| 1990-05-21 | Loss | (64) Richard Fromberg | Bologna | SF | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1990-05-14 | Loss | (128) Tarik Benhabiles | Umag | R16 | 6-2 3-6 7-6 |
| 1990-05-14 | Win | (90) Thierry Tulasne | Umag | R32 | 3-6 6-3 6-1 |
Jerome Potier
Matches — Clay