Clay Court Statistics Overview
Leif Shiras has found clay courts difficult, recording 3–8 across 11 matches (27.3%). 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): 1–2 across just 3 matches — still very early days at this level on clay.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 1–2 (33.3%); best-of-three: 2–6 (25.0%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1987 — 1–4 (20.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Leif Shiras Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-05-28 | Loss | (79) Aki Rahunen | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-0 6-1 6-1 |
| 1990-05-28 | Win | (131) Slobodan Zivojinovic | Roland Garros | R128 | 7-6 6-4 3-6 3-6 6-4 |
| 1990-05-07 | Loss | (97) MaliVai Washington | Kiawah Island | R32 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1987-07-13 | Win | (161) Mark Buckley | Indianapolis | R64 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1987-07-13 | Loss | (2) Mats Wilander | Indianapolis | R32 | 6-1 7-5 |
| 1987-07-06 | Loss | (296) Craig A Miller | Boston | R64 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1987-05-25 | Loss | (28) Jonas Svensson | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 6-0 6-2 |
| 1987-05-04 | Loss | (17) Martin Jaite | Forest Hills | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1984-05-06 | Loss | (13) Johan Kriek | Forest Hills WCT | R32 | 6-3 6-0 |
| 1984-05-06 | Win | (190) Jan Van Langendonck | Forest Hills WCT | R64 | 7-5 6-2 |
Leif Shiras
Matches — Clay