Clay Court Statistics Overview
Massimo Di Domenico has found clay courts difficult, recording 19–35 across 54 matches (35.2%). 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): Massimo Di Domenico has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 3–5 (37.5%) in 8 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 6–10 (37.5%); best-of-three: 13–25 (34.2%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1969 — 4–3 (57.1%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Massimo Di Domenico Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 7 | 9 | 43.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-05-22 | Loss | (100) Christophe Roger-Vasselin | Rome | R64 | 6-1 7-5 |
| 1977-05-16 | Loss | (37) Phil Dent | Rome | R64 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1977-04-18 | Loss | (68) Belus Prajoux | Florence | R32 | 7-5 6-1 |
| 1976-05-31 | Win | (172) Richard Lewis | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 6-2 6-2 |
| 1976-05-31 | Loss | (73) Sherwood Stewart | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-2 6-4 6-4 |
| 1976-05-23 | Loss | (52) Zeljko Franulovic | Rome-2 | R64 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1976-04-04 | Loss | (88) Kjell Johansson | Nice | R64 | 6-2 4-6 6-2 |
| 1973-06-02 | Loss | Patricio Cornejo | Rome | R64 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1973-04-30 | Loss | Jasjit Singh | Florence | R64 | 6-7 6-2 6-2 |
| 1973-04-16 | Loss | Eric Deblicker | Monte-Carlo | R64 | 7-6 6-4 |
Massimo Di Domenico
Matches — Clay