Marcos Baghdatis has found clay courts difficult, recording 38–50 across 88 matches (43.2%). 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 Baghdatis is 10–13 (43.5%) across 23 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Marcos Baghdatis has struggled at Masters level on clay: 5–17 (22.7%) in 22 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.

2 semifinals on clay without yet reaching a final — consistent deep runs that show the ability to string together wins across a full draw, with the step to the final still to come. 5 quarterfinals adds further depth to that picture.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–5 (0.0%, 5 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: 17–13 (56.7%); best-of-three: 21–37 (36.2%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.

Best season: 2007 — 12–5 (70.6%) from 17 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.