Clay Court Statistics Overview
Marty Davis has found clay courts difficult, recording 16–25 across 41 matches (39.0%). 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): Marty Davis has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–6 (14.3%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 1–6 (14.3%); best-of-three: 15–19 (44.1%). 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: 1981 — 3–3 (50.0%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Marty Davis Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-24 | Loss | (62) Andrei Cherkasov | Stuttgart | R64 | 1-6 7-6 6-1 |
| 1989-05-29 | Loss | (147) Jeremy Bates | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-0 6-4 6-4 |
| 1988-05-23 | Win | (60) Jim Grabb | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 3-6 7-6 6-3 |
| 1988-05-23 | Loss | (107) Horacio de la Pena | Roland Garros | R64 | 4-6 6-3 6-1 6-1 |
| 1988-05-02 | Loss | (34) Jay Berger | Forest Hills | R64 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1988-04-25 | Loss | (66) Richey Reneberg | Charleston | R16 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1988-04-25 | Win | (51) Kelly Evernden | Charleston | R32 | 6-7 6-3 7-6 |
| 1987-07-13 | Loss | (86) Libor Pimek | Indianapolis | R64 | 3-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1987-07-06 | Loss | (107) Franco Davin | Boston | R64 | 7-6 4-6 6-1 |
| 1987-05-04 | Win | (145) Julio Goes | Forest Hills | R64 | 6-2 4-6 6-3 |
Marty Davis
Matches — Clay