Clay Court Statistics Overview
Marc Lopez has found clay courts difficult, recording 20–27 across 47 matches (42.6%). 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): Marc Lopez has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–3 (25.0%) in 4 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 1–3 (25.0%); best-of-three: 19–24 (44.2%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.
Best season: 2001 — 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.
Marc Lopez Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 10 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-21 | Loss | (59) Albert Montanes | Barcelona | R64 | 7-6(4) 6-2 |
| 2013-09-13 | Win | (227) Denys Molchanov | Davis Cup WG PO: ESP vs UKR | RR | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2013-04-22 | Loss | (43) Tommy Robredo | Barcelona | R64 | 2-6 6-2 6-2 |
| 2010-05-03 | Loss | (138) Bjorn Phau | Estoril | R32 | 6-4 4-6 6-1 |
| 2008-07-07 | Loss | (40) Marat Safin | Bastad | R32 | 7-6(6) 7-5 |
| 2008-05-25 | Loss | (26) Jarkko Nieminen | Roland Garros | R128 | 2-6 6-3 6-4 6-3 |
| 2008-04-28 | Loss | (37) Juan Ignacio Chela | Barcelona | R32 | 5-1 RET |
| 2008-04-28 | Win | (68) Ivo Minar | Barcelona | R64 | 3-1 RET |
| 2007-04-23 | Loss | (34) Agustin Calleri | Barcelona | R64 | 7-5 5-7 6-3 |
| 2005-04-18 | Loss | (64) Gilles Muller | Barcelona | R64 | 6-4 7-6(2) |
Marc Lopez
Matches — Clay