Clay Court Statistics Overview
Mike Cahill has found clay courts difficult, recording 48–66 across 114 matches (42.1%). 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): Mike Cahill has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 2–5 (28.6%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
5 quarterfinals on clay, including one run to the semifinal — regularly reaching that stage is a solid baseline, with the next step being to break through to the final rounds more often.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–11 (0.0%, 11 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: 1–3 (25.0%); best-of-three: 47–63 (42.7%). 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: 1974 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Mike Cahill Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 | 5 | 9 | 35.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | 10 | 17 | 37.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 | 7 | 30.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-01 | Loss | (99) Jairo Velasco Sr | Indianapolis | R64 | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1983-04-04 | Loss | (13) Steve Denton | Houston WCT | R32 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1982-08-03 | Win | (127) Craig A Miller | Indianapolis | R32 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1982-08-03 | Loss | (238) Hans Simonsson | Indianapolis | R16 | 2-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1982-08-03 | Win | (58) Fernando Luna | Indianapolis | R64 | 6-1 2-6 8-6 |
| 1982-07-26 | Win | (75) Alejandro Ganzabal | South Orange | R16 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1982-07-26 | Win | (82) Dick Stockton | South Orange | QF | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1982-07-26 | Win | (111) David Carter | South Orange | R32 | 6-4 RET |
| 1982-07-26 | Loss | (23) Raul Ramirez | South Orange | SF | 7-6 7-5 |
| 1982-07-19 | Loss | (76) Alejandro Ganzabal | Washington | R64 | 6-7 6-1 6-1 |
Mike Cahill
Matches — Clay