Clay Court Statistics Overview
Juan Gisbert Sr holds a solid clay court record of 127–95 across 222 matches (57.2%). A winning majority across 222 matches shows consistent ability to get results on clay. Claimed 1 title on clay: Munich.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Juan Gisbert Sr has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 4–8 (33.3%) in 12 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
4 finals reached on clay — won 1, lost 3 (25% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 10 semifinals. 20 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: 35–20 (63.6%); best-of-three: 92–75 (55.1%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1968 — 11–4 (73.3%) from 15 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Juan Gisbert Sr Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 18 | 20 | 47.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 1975 | 27 | 17 | 61.4% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 1974 | 20 | 16 | 55.6% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | 14 | 10 | 58.3% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1971 | 19 | 12 | 61.3% | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 1970 | 12 | 6 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 11 | 4 | 73.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-10-18 | Loss | (110) Pat Dupre | Barcelona-3 | R64 | 6-7 6-4 6-4 |
| 1976-10-11 | Loss | (122) Ramiro Benavides | Madrid-2 | R64 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1976-10-04 | Win | (197) Robert Rheinberger | Tehran | R64 | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1976-10-04 | Loss | (7) Eddie Dibbs | Tehran | R16 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1976-10-04 | Win | (169) John Feaver | Tehran | R32 | 7-6 6-4 |
| 1976-09-01 | Loss | (41) Victor Pecci | US Open | R128 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1976-08-23 | Loss | (15) Brian Gottfried | Boston | R64 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1976-08-16 | Win | (45) Jeff Borowiak | Toronto-2 | R64 | 2-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1976-08-16 | Loss | (43) Hans-Jurgen Pohmann | Toronto-2 | R32 | 6-1 6-1 |
| 1976-08-09 | Loss | (76) Alvaro Betancur | Indianapolis-2 | R64 | 4-6 6-2 7-6 |
Juan Gisbert Sr
Matches — Clay