Mike Estep Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Mike Estep
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Mike Estep has found clay courts difficult, recording 19–57 across 76 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): Mike Estep 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.
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: 2–4 (33.3%); best-of-three: 17–53 (24.3%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1974 — 4–5 (44.4%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-04-04 | Houston WCT | Clay | R32 | 238 | 88 | 6-2 6-3 | ||
| 1981-10-19 | Tokyo-1 | Clay | R64 | 155 | 229 | 6-7 6-4 6-0 | ||
| 1981-07-20 | Hilversum | Clay | R32 | 264 | 179 | 6-3 3-6 6-2 | ||
| 1981-07-13 | Stuttgart-2 | Clay | R32 | 81 | 184 | 6-4 7-5 | ||
| 1981-02-23 | Mexico City | Clay | R32 | 147 | 192 | 5-7 6-2 7-6 | ||
| 1980-04-07 | Houston WCT | Clay | R32 | 9 | - | 6-1 6-3 | ||
| 1976-09-01 | US Open | Clay | R128 | 11 | 94 | 6-3 6-4 | ||
| 1976-08-23 | Boston | Clay | R64 | 44 | 91 | 3-6 6-2 6-2 | ||
| 1976-02-02 | Boca Raton | Clay | R16 | 56 | 106 | 6-3 7-6 | ||
| 1976-02-02 | Boca Raton | Clay | R32 | 106 | 379 | 6-1 4-6 6-0 |
Matches — Clay