Clay Court Statistics Overview
Mark Edmondson has found clay courts difficult, recording 66–82 across 148 matches (44.6%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Mark Edmondson has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Mark Edmondson has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 3–10 (23.1%) in 13 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
One final reached on clay, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 4 semifinals. 10 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–11 (8.3%, 12 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: 3–8 (27.3%); best-of-three: 63–74 (46.0%). 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: 1985 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Mark Edmondson Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 7 | 6 | 53.8% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 5 | 9 | 35.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 | 7 | 10 | 41.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | 21 | 21 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-07 | Loss | (14) Mikael Pernfors | Gstaad | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1986-05-26 | Loss | (127) Nelson Aerts | Roland Garros | R128 | 7-6 6-7 4-6 6-3 6-2 |
| 1985-07-08 | Win | (115) Brad Drewett | Gstaad | R32 | 4-6 6-3 6-1 |
| 1985-07-08 | Win | (13) Eliot Teltscher | Gstaad | R16 | 0-6 7-5 7-6 |
| 1985-07-08 | Loss | (64) Andreas Maurer | Gstaad | SF | 6-2 3-6 6-3 |
| 1985-07-08 | Win | (118) Raul Antonio Viver | Gstaad | QF | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1985-05-27 | Loss | (95) Marc Flur | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 7-6 6-4 |
| 1984-08-06 | Loss | (12) Juan Aguilera | Indianapolis | R32 | 2-6 6-2 7-5 |
| 1984-08-06 | Win | (95) Roberto Arguello | Indianapolis | R64 | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1984-05-07 | Loss | (12) Guillermo Vilas | Hamburg | R32 | 6-3 6-1 |
Mark Edmondson
Matches — Clay