Clay Court Statistics Overview
Michal Tabara has found clay courts difficult, recording 20–25 across 45 matches (44.4%). 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): Michal Tabara has yet to record a win on clay at this stage — 0–3 across 3 Grand Slam matches. Breaking through here would mark a significant step forward on this surface.
3 semifinals on clay without yet reaching a final — consistent deep runs that show the ability to string together wins across a full draw, with the step to the final still to come. 5 quarterfinals adds further depth to that picture.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–4 (0.0%, 4 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on clay; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 0–3 (0.0%); best-of-three: 20–22 (47.6%). 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: 2001 — 10–7 (58.8%) from 17 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Michal Tabara Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 7 | 58.8% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 | 75.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-18 | Loss | (67) Thomas Johansson | World Team Championship | RR | 6-2 4-6 7-6(5) |
| 2008-05-18 | Loss | (42) Juan Ignacio Chela | World Team Championship | RR | 6-0 6-4 |
| 2005-07-25 | Loss | (215) Daniel Koellerer | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 7-6(4) 3-6 6-4 |
| 2005-07-18 | Loss | (46) Christophe Rochus | Amersfoort | R32 | 4-6 6-2 7-5 |
| 2005-07-04 | Loss | (20) Tommy Robredo | Bastad | R32 | 7-5 6-0 |
| 2005-05-23 | Loss | (90) Victor Hanescu | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 4-6 6-2 6-1 |
| 2005-04-25 | Win | (47) Tomas Berdych | Estoril | R32 | 1-6 6-4 6-1 |
| 2005-04-25 | Loss | (5) Gaston Gaudio | Estoril | R16 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 2005-04-18 | Loss | (10) Andre Agassi | Houston | R32 | 6-2 7-6(5) |
| 2004-09-24 | Win | (374) Francisco Rodriguez | Davis Cup WG PO: PAR vs CZE | RR | 6-3 6-1 |
Michal Tabara
Matches — Clay