Clay Court Statistics Overview
Nicolas Pereira has found clay courts difficult, recording 23–35 across 58 matches (39.7%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Claimed 1 title on clay: Bogota.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Nicolas Pereira has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–3 (25.0%) in 4 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
One final reached on clay, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 1 semifinal. 2 quarterfinals.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 8–11 (42.1%); best-of-three: 15–24 (38.5%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1992 — 4–2 (66.7%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Nicolas Pereira Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-05 | Loss | (125) Doug Flach | Coral Springs | R32 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1996-11-04 | Loss | (171) Luis Adrian Morejon | Santiago | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1996-09-09 | Win | (135) Jerome Golmard | Bogota | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1996-09-09 | Loss | (172) Eyal Ran | Bogota | R16 | 6-2 4-6 6-2 |
| 1996-05-27 | Loss | (44) Jiri Novak | Roland Garros | R128 | 2-6 4-6 6-2 6-1 6-1 |
| 1996-04-05 | Loss | (78) Fernando Meligeni | Davis Cup G1 SF: BRA vs VEN | RR | 6-4 6-4 6-3 |
| 1996-04-05 | Loss | (169) Gustavo Kuerten | Davis Cup G1 SF: BRA vs VEN | RR | 6-2 6-7(2) 6-1 6-2 |
| 1996-03-04 | Loss | (47) Francisco Clavet | Mexico City | R32 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1995-10-30 | Win | (93) Nuno Marques | Montevideo | R32 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1995-10-30 | Loss | (40) Bohdan Ulihrach | Montevideo | R16 | 7-6(4) 6-2 |
Nicolas Pereira
Matches — Clay