Clay Court Statistics Overview
Marcos Aurelio Gorriz has found clay courts difficult, recording 30–57 across 87 matches (34.5%). 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): Marcos Aurelio Gorriz 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.
7 quarterfinals on clay — regularly reaching that stage is a solid baseline, with the next step being to break through to the final rounds more often.
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: 29–54 (34.9%). 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: 1996 — 6–6 (50.0%) from 12 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Marcos Aurelio Gorriz Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 7 | 22.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 5 | 15 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 11 | 14 | 44.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 7 | 22.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-21 | Win | (240) Sebastian Prieto | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1997-07-21 | Loss | (88) Renzo Furlan | Kitzbuhel | R32 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1997-07-07 | Loss | (74) Hendrik Dreekmann | Bastad | R32 | 7-6(2) 6-4 |
| 1997-06-09 | Loss | (16) Felix Mantilla | Bologna | R32 | 4-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 1997-05-26 | Loss | (294) Salvador Navarro | Roland Garros | R128 | 1-6 6-4 6-2 6-7(2) 6-1 |
| 1997-05-05 | Loss | (27) Francisco Clavet | Hamburg Masters | R64 | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1997-04-28 | Loss | (90) Richard Fromberg | Prague | R16 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1997-04-28 | Win | (99) Oliver Gross | Prague | R32 | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1997-04-14 | Loss | (52) Hicham Arazi | Barcelona | R64 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1996-09-30 | Win | (60) Carlos Costa | Marbella | R16 | 7-5 6-4 |
Marcos Aurelio Gorriz
Matches — Clay