Nicola Spear Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Nicola Spear
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Nicola Spear has found clay courts difficult, recording 80–115 across 195 matches (41.0%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Nicola Spear has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Nicola Spear has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 7–13 (35.0%) in 20 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
2 finals reached on clay — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 2 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 4 semifinals. 12 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–9 (0.0%, 9 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: 12–21 (36.4%); best-of-three: 68–94 (42.0%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on clay, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Peak season: 1970 — 22–14 (61.1%) from 36 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Nicola Spear can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-03-03 | Cairo | Clay | R32 | 149 | 309 | 6-2 6-1 | ||
| 1979-07-23 | Hilversum | Clay | R32 | 80 | 325 | 1-6 6-2 6-1 | ||
| 1979-07-16 | Bastad | Clay | R16 | 154 | 395 | 6-3 4-6 6-3 | ||
| 1979-07-16 | Bastad | Clay | R32 | 395 | 161 | 6-4 7-5 | ||
| 1979-05-28 | Roland Garros | Clay | R128 | 73 | 434 | 6-2 7-6 7-6 | ||
| 1978-06-12 | Brussels | Clay | R32 | 111 | 169 | 6-2 7-5 | ||
| 1978-05-29 | Roland Garros | Clay | R128 | 103 | 160 | 3-6 6-4 6-3 7-5 | ||
| 1978-03-06 | Cairo | Clay | QF | 42 | 140 | 6-4 6-4 | ||
| 1978-03-06 | Cairo | Clay | R16 | 140 | 86 | 6-1 6-4 | ||
| 1977-10-17 | Barcelona | Clay | R64 | 243 | 85 | 6-3 3-6 6-2 |
Matches — Clay