Clay Court Statistics Overview
Marsel Ilhan has found clay courts difficult, recording 6–18 across 24 matches (25.0%). 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): Marsel Ilhan 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.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 2–5 (28.6%); best-of-three: 4–13 (23.5%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 2015 — 3–6 (33.3%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Marsel Ilhan Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-30 | Loss | (78) Malek Jaziri | Istanbul | R32 | 6-1 6-2 |
| 2017-04-07 | Loss | (363) Christian Lindell | Davis Cup G2 R2: SWE vs TUR | RR | 6-1 6-4 6-4 |
| 2016-07-15 | Loss | (80) Damir Dzumhur | Davis Cup G2 R2: TUR vs BIH | RR | 6-3 6-0 7-6(5) |
| 2016-07-15 | Win | (135) Mirza Basic | Davis Cup G2 R2: TUR vs BIH | RR | 7-6(9) 5-7 2-6 6-3 7-5 |
| 2016-05-23 | Loss | (161) Steve Darcis | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-4 6-0 |
| 2016-04-25 | Loss | (119) Roberto Carballes Baena | Istanbul | R32 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2015-07-27 | Win | (108) Andrey Kuznetsov | Gstaad | R32 | 6-1 6-2 |
| 2015-07-27 | Loss | (59) Santiago Giraldo | Gstaad | R16 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2015-07-20 | Loss | (81) Ernests Gulbis | Bastad | R32 | 6-2 6-0 |
| 2015-05-24 | Loss | (9) Stan Wawrinka | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-2 6-3 |
Marsel Ilhan
Matches — Clay