Nicolas Escude Clay Court Stats & Match Results

Nicolas Escude has found clay courts difficult, recording 22–31 across 53 matches (41.5%). 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): Nicolas Escude is 7–9 (43.8%) across 16 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Nicolas Escude has struggled at Masters level on clay: 6–12 (33.3%) in 18 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 2–7 (22.2%, 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: 7–9 (43.8%); best-of-three: 15–22 (40.5%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.

Best season: 2004 — 5–2 (71.4%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.