Clay Court Statistics Overview
Nicolas Mahut has found clay courts difficult, recording 17–39 across 56 matches (30.4%). 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): Nicolas Mahut has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 8–17 (32.0%) in 25 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Nicolas Mahut has struggled at Masters level on clay: 4–14 (22.2%) in 18 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 8–17 (32.0%); best-of-three: 9–22 (29.0%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 2006 — 2–4 (33.3%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Nicolas Mahut Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-27 | Win | (19) Marco Cecchinato | Roland Garros | R128 | 2-6 6-7(6) 6-4 6-2 6-4 |
| 2019-05-27 | Win | (54) Philipp Kohlschreiber | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-3 6-3 6-3 |
| 2019-05-27 | Loss | (68) Leonardo Mayer | Roland Garros | R32 | 3-6 7-6(3) 6-4 7-6(3) |
| 2018-05-28 | Loss | (6) Juan Martin del Potro | Roland Garros | R128 | 1-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 |
| 2017-05-29 | Loss | (470) Simone Bolelli | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 6-2 6-2 |
| 2017-05-15 | Loss | (44) Benoit Paire | Rome Masters | R64 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2017-05-08 | Loss | (27) Pablo Cuevas | Madrid Masters | R32 | 5-7 6-4 6-4 |
| 2017-05-08 | Win | (15) Jack Sock | Madrid Masters | R64 | 6-4 0-6 7-6(4) |
| 2017-04-17 | Loss | (52) Karen Khachanov | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2016-05-23 | Loss | (56) Marcel Granollers | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-3 6-2 1-0 RET |
Nicolas Mahut
Matches — Clay