Jose-Luis Clerc Hard Court Stats & Match Results

Jose-Luis Clerc has an impressive hard court record of 39–19 across 58 matches (67.2% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 58 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. Claimed 3 titles on hard: Johannesburg-1, San Jose, Guaruja.

At Grand Slam level (Australian Open & US Open): Jose-Luis Clerc is 8–7 (53.3%) across 15 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

4 finals reached on hard — converted 3 into titles (outstanding 75% conversion rate). Converting finals at that rate separates champions from contenders. 6 semifinals. 8 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on hard: 2–3 (40.0%, 5 matches). Competitive against the elite, but still narrowly below .500 — closing that gap would directly elevate the overall hard court profile.

By format on hard — best-of-five: 6–8 (42.9%); best-of-three: 33–11 (75.0%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on hard.

Best season: 1979 — 11–2 (84.6%) from 13 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the hard record continues to develop.