Clay Court Statistics Overview
John Feaver has found clay courts difficult, recording 28–65 across 93 matches (30.1%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. John Feaver has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): John Feaver has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 3–9 (25.0%) in 12 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
One final reached on clay, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 1 semifinal. 4 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 0–8 (0.0%); best-of-three: 28–57 (32.9%). 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: 1977 — 12–12 (50.0%) from 24 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
John Feaver Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 4 | 10 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 | 12 | 12 | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 | 7 | 22.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 12 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-05-23 | Loss | (123) Eddie Edwards | Roland Garros | R128 | 3-6 6-3 6-2 7-6 |
| 1982-05-24 | Loss | (129) Per Hjertquist | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 6-1 6-4 |
| 1982-04-19 | Loss | (96) Angel Gimenez | Bournemouth | R32 | 6-3 6-7 8-6 |
| 1981-04-20 | Loss | (217) Robert Reininger | Bournemouth | R32 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1980-09-29 | Loss | (89) Jairo Velasco Sr | Madrid | R64 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1980-09-22 | Loss | (143) Louk Sanders | Bordeaux | R32 | 6-3 4-6 9-7 |
| 1980-09-08 | Loss | (66) Kjell Johansson | Bournemouth | R32 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1980-07-27 | Loss | (144) Michael Grant | North Conway | R64 | 1-6 6-2 6-1 |
| 1980-07-21 | Loss | (173) Leo Palin | Hilversum | R32 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1979-09-24 | Loss | (218) Peter Elter | Madrid | R64 | 7-6 6-7 6-4 |
John Feaver
Matches — Clay