Clay Court Statistics Overview
Jim Grabb has found clay courts difficult, recording 3–13 across 16 matches (18.8%). 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): Jim Grabb has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–7 (12.5%) in 8 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 1–7 (12.5%); best-of-three: 2–6 (25.0%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.
Jim Grabb Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-05-29 | Loss | (46) Richey Reneberg | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 5-7 6-2 6-3 |
| 1994-05-23 | Loss | (8) Michael Chang | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 7-6(1) 6-1 |
| 1994-05-09 | Loss | (60) Mark Woodforde | Coral Springs | R32 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1992-05-25 | Loss | (200) Henri Leconte | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-3 6-4 6-3 |
| 1992-05-25 | Win | (128) Jean-Philippe Fleurian | Roland Garros | R128 | 2-6 6-2 7-6(4) 6-3 |
| 1992-05-04 | Loss | (66) Franco Davin | Charlotte | R16 | 6-3 4-6 7-6(4) |
| 1992-05-04 | Win | (114) Paolo Cane | Charlotte | R32 | 6-4 4-6 6-3 |
| 1991-05-27 | Loss | (125) Tarik Benhabiles | Roland Garros | R128 | 4-6 4-6 6-4 6-2 6-3 |
| 1990-05-28 | Loss | (40) Paul Haarhuis | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-3 6-2 |
| 1990-05-21 | Loss | (113) Martin Strelba | Bologna | R32 | 2-6 6-3 6-4 |
Jim Grabb
Matches — Clay