Nikolay Davydenko holds a solid clay court record of 185–118 across 303 matches (61.1%). A winning majority across 303 matches shows consistent ability to get results on clay. With 10 titles, among the most prolific clay court champions in the Open Era: Estoril, Munich, St. Poelten, Poertschach and 4 more.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): a positive 26–13 (66.7%) across 39 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on clay.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): a positive 33–29 (53.2%) across 62 matches — winning above .500 at this level, week in week out, is a genuine sign of quality on clay.

14 finals reached on clay — won 10, lost 4 (solid 71% conversion) — consistently getting to finals and winning the majority is a hallmark of elite performers on clay. 26 semifinals. 38 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 7–25 (21.9%, 32 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: 31–18 (63.3%); best-of-three: 154–100 (60.6%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.

Peak season: 2009 — 26–6 (81.3%) from 32 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Nikolay Davydenko can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.