Clay Court Statistics Overview
Kristian Pless has found clay courts difficult, recording 9–17 across 26 matches (34.6%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Kristian Pless has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 2–5 (28.6%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 4–6 (40.0%); best-of-three: 5–11 (31.3%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 2001 — 4–2 (66.7%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Kristian Pless Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 8 | 27.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-28 | Loss | (19) Marcos Baghdatis | Roland Garros | R64 | 7-5 6-3 6-4 |
| 2007-05-28 | Win | (104) Yen-Hsun Lu | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-2 7-6(1) |
| 2007-05-20 | Win | (98) Carlos Berlocq | Poertschach | R32 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2007-05-20 | Loss | (3) Andy Roddick | Poertschach | R16 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 2007-04-23 | Loss | (57) Paul-Henri Mathieu | Casablanca | R32 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 2007-04-09 | Loss | (163) Marcel Granollers | Valencia | R32 | 2-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 2006-05-29 | Loss | (55) Filippo Volandri | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 7-6(0) 6-4 |
| 2004-05-24 | Loss | (146) Alejandro Falla | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 4-6 6-1 6-2 |
| 2002-07-15 | Loss | (64) Andre Sa | Amersfoort | R16 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 2002-07-15 | Win | (254) Jan Siemerink | Amersfoort | R32 | 6-2 7-6(1) |
Kristian Pless
Matches — Clay