Clay Court Statistics Overview
Jonas Bjorkman has found clay courts difficult, recording 36–64 across 100 matches (36.0%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Jonas Bjorkman has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Jonas Bjorkman is 11–15 (42.3%) across 26 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Jonas Bjorkman has struggled at Masters level on clay: 6–22 (21.4%) in 28 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record 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. 1 semifinal. 5 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–11 (8.3%, 12 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: 11–15 (42.3%); best-of-three: 25–49 (33.8%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1994 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Jonas Bjorkman Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 6 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-07 | Loss | (17) Tommy Robredo | Bastad | R16 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2008-07-07 | Win | (56) Marcel Granollers | Bastad | R32 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 2008-05-25 | Loss | (52) Hyung-Taik Lee | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 6-4 6-3 |
| 2007-07-09 | Loss | (37) Nicolas Almagro | Bastad | R16 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2007-07-09 | Win | (209) Michal Przysiezny | Bastad | R32 | 5-7 6-2 6-4 |
| 2007-05-28 | Win | (127) Peter Luczak | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-7(4) 5-7 6-3 6-3 6-1 |
| 2007-05-28 | Win | (61) Oscar Hernandez | Roland Garros | R32 | 6-7(3) 6-3 6-0 6-1 |
| 2007-05-28 | Loss | (26) Carlos Moya | Roland Garros | R16 | 7-6(5) 6-2 7-5 |
| 2007-05-28 | Win | (85) Ivo Karlovic | Roland Garros | R64 | 3-6 3-6 6-4 7-6(2) 6-3 |
| 2007-05-20 | Loss | (45) Jose Acasuso | World Team Championship | RR | 6-7(3) 7-6(7) 6-3 |
Jonas Bjorkman
Matches — Clay