Clay Court Statistics Overview
Michael Robertson has found clay courts difficult, recording 4–12 across 16 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): Michael Robertson 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: 1–3 (25.0%); best-of-three: 3–9 (25.0%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1986 — 1–5 (16.7%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Michael Robertson Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-27 | Loss | (18) Goran Prpic | Roland Garros | R128 | 7-6(5) 6-3 6-3 |
| 1989-07-10 | Loss | (6) Mats Wilander | Boston | R32 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1989-07-10 | Win | (227) Marcelo Ingaramo | Boston | R64 | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1989-05-01 | Loss | (178) Roberto Azar | Munich | R64 | 4-6 7-6 7-6 |
| 1988-07-04 | Win | (610) Mark Kaplan | Boston | R64 | 6-0 6-1 |
| 1988-07-04 | Loss | (9) Brad Gilbert | Boston | R32 | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1987-05-25 | Win | (132) Glenn Layendecker | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 |
| 1987-05-25 | Loss | (164) Darren Cahill | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-4 7-6 6-3 |
| 1986-09-15 | Loss | (94) Andreas Maurer | Hamburg | R64 | 2-6 6-1 7-6 |
| 1986-09-08 | Loss | (125) Victor Pecci | Stuttgart | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
Michael Robertson
Matches — Clay