Clay Court Statistics Overview
Joao Cunha-Silva has found clay courts difficult, recording 28–58 across 86 matches (32.6%). 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): Joao Cunha-Silva has yet to record a win on clay at this stage — 0–1 across 1 Grand Slam match. Breaking through here would mark a significant step forward on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 13–18 (41.9%); best-of-three: 15–40 (27.3%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1987 — 4–2 (66.7%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Joao Cunha-Silva Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 | 75.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 8 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 12 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 9 | 18.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 6 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-02 | Loss | (107) Markus Hipfl | Davis Cup G1 QF: AUT vs POR | RR | 6-4 6-2 6-2 |
| 1999-04-02 | Loss | (88) Stefan Koubek | Davis Cup G1 QF: AUT vs POR | RR | 6-3 7-6(5) 6-0 |
| 1998-07-17 | Win | (230) Nenad Zimonjic | Davis Cup G2 QF: YUG vs POR | RR | 0-6 6-7(2) 6-3 7-5 6-1 |
| 1998-07-17 | Loss | (212) Dusan Vemic | Davis Cup G2 QF: YUG vs POR | RR | 7-6(3) 6-3 1-6 6-3 |
| 1998-05-01 | Win | Givi Samkharadze | Davis Cup G2 R1: POR vs GEO | RR | 6-0 6-3 |
| 1998-05-01 | Win | (1206) Vladimir Margalitadze | Davis Cup G2 R1: POR vs GEO | RR | 6-2 6-3 6-3 |
| 1997-07-11 | Loss | (334) Bojan Vujic | Davis Cup G2 QF: POR vs YUG | RR | 6-4 6-3 3-6 4-6 6-3 |
| 1997-07-11 | Win | (445) Nenad Zimonjic | Davis Cup G2 QF: POR vs YUG | RR | 2-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-05-02 | Win | (546) Amro Ghoneim | Davis Cup G2 R1: EGY vs POR | RR | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1996-08-12 | Loss | (52) Gilbert Schaller | Umag | R32 | 7-6(2) 6-0 |
Joao Cunha-Silva
Matches — Clay