Clay Court Statistics Overview
Joao Sousa has a competitive clay court record of 89–104 across 193 matches (46.1%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 1 title on clay: Estoril.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Joao Sousa has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 5–11 (31.3%) in 16 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Joao Sousa is 9–16 (36.0%) across 25 Masters matches — below .500 in the Tour's deepest fields. Lifting that record here would unlock better results across the whole clay swing.
6 finals reached on clay — won 1, lost 5 (17% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 10 semifinals. 20 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–11 (0.0%, 11 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: 12–14 (46.2%); best-of-three: 77–90 (46.1%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Peak season: 2015 — 17–10 (63.0%) from 27 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Joao Sousa can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
Joao Sousa Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 7 | 30.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 8 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 12 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 14 | 15 | 48.3% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 | 11 | 10 | 52.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | 17 | 10 | 63.0% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 | 7 | 13 | 35.0% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-01 | Loss | (37) Arthur Fils | Estoril | R32 | 7-5 6-4 |
| 2023-04-03 | Loss | (5) Casper Ruud | Estoril | R16 | 4-6 6-2 6-2 |
| 2023-04-03 | Win | (121) Giulio Zeppieri | Estoril | R32 | 6-4 1-6 6-3 |
| 2023-02-27 | Loss | (55) Laslo Djere | Santiago | R32 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2023-02-20 | Loss | (111) Hugo Dellien | Rio De Janeiro | R32 | 6-0 6-2 |
| 2023-02-13 | Loss | (101) Juan Pablo Varillas | Buenos Aires | R32 | 6-2 7-5 |
| 2023-02-06 | Loss | (54) Albert Ramos-Vinolas | Cordoba | QF | 6-4 2-6 6-1 |
| 2023-02-06 | Win | (81) Tomas Martin Etcheverry | Cordoba | R32 | 3-6 7-6(5) 6-4 |
| 2023-02-06 | Win | (103) Cristian Garin | Cordoba | R16 | 7-5 7-6(6) |
| 2023-02-04 | Loss | (122) Tomas Machac | Davis Cup QLS R1: CZE vs POR | RR | 7-6(6) 3-6 6-2 |
Joao Sousa
Matches — Clay