Clay Court Statistics Overview
Jose Antonio Fernandez has found clay courts difficult, recording 5–7 across 12 matches (41.7%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 4–2 (66.7%); best-of-three: 1–5 (16.7%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1991 — 5–2 (71.4%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Jose Antonio Fernandez Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-09-20 | Win | (311) Jaime Cortes | Davis Cup G2 F: COL vs CHI | RR | 6-1 5-7 3-2 |
| 1991-09-20 | Win | (248) Alvaro Jordan | Davis Cup G2 F: COL vs CHI | RR | 6-4 7-5 6-3 |
| 1991-07-26 | Win | (221) Maurice Ruah | Davis Cup G2 SF: CHI vs VEN | RR | 3-6 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-3 |
| 1991-07-26 | Loss | (215) Nicolas Pereira | Davis Cup G2 SF: CHI vs VEN | RR | 4-6 6-0 6-3 |
| 1991-05-13 | Loss | (83) Jean-Philippe Fleurian | Umag | R32 | 6-2 7-5 |
| 1991-03-29 | Win | Rafael Moreno | Davis Cup G2 QF: CHI vs DOM | RR | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1991-03-29 | Win | Genaro De Leon | Davis Cup G2 QF: CHI vs DOM | RR | 6-1 6-2 6-4 |
| 1989-05-08 | Loss | (86) Fernando Luna | Hamburg | R64 | 5-7 6-0 6-2 |
| 1985-10-04 | Loss | (88) Claudio Panatta | Davis Cup WG PO: ITA vs CHI | RR | 6-2 7-5 6-1 |
| 1985-10-04 | Loss | (75) Francesco Cancellotti | Davis Cup WG PO: ITA vs CHI | RR | 6-1 7-5 6-2 |
Jose Antonio Fernandez
Matches — Clay