Michael Stich has an impressive clay court record of 105–51 across 156 matches (67.3% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 156 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. Claimed 3 titles on clay: Munich, Stuttgart Outdoor, Hamburg Masters.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Michael Stich has been outstanding — 22–8 (73.3%) across 30 matches. Winning more than 7 in 10 Grand Slam matches on clay is the benchmark of an all-time great on this surface.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): a positive 27–15 (64.3%) across 42 matches — winning above .500 at this level, week in week out, is a genuine sign of quality on clay.

10 finals reached on clay — won 3, lost 7 (30% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 11 semifinals. 15 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 13–11 (54.2%, 24 matches). Competitive against the elite, but still narrowly below .500 — closing that gap would directly elevate the overall clay court profile.

By format on clay — best-of-five: 31–14 (68.9%); best-of-three: 74–37 (66.7%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.

Best season: 1996 — 7–2 (77.8%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.