Nuno Marques Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Nuno Marques
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Nuno Marques has found clay courts difficult, recording 35–61 across 96 matches (36.5%). 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): Nuno Marques 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.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–3 (25.0%, 4 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: 11–16 (40.7%); best-of-three: 24–45 (34.8%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1998 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-04-10 | Estoril | Clay | R32 | 23 | 432 | 6-4 6-3 | ||
| 1999-04-05 | Estoril | Clay | R32 | 319 | 247 | 6-2 3-6 6-3 | ||
| 1999-04-05 | Estoril | Clay | R16 | 8 | 319 | 7-5 6-3 | ||
| 1999-04-02 | Davis Cup G1 QF: AUT vs POR | Clay | RR | 88 | 320 | 6-3 6-4 6-4 | ||
| 1998-07-17 | Davis Cup G2 QF: YUG vs POR | Clay | RR | 212 | 178 | 3-6 7-6(7) 6-3 6-3 | ||
| 1998-07-17 | Davis Cup G2 QF: YUG vs POR | Clay | RR | 178 | 230 | 3-6 6-0 2-6 6-3 20-18 | ||
| 1998-05-01 | Davis Cup G2 R1: POR vs GEO | Clay | RR | 215 | - | 6-0 6-3 6-2 | ||
| 1998-05-01 | Davis Cup G2 R1: POR vs GEO | Clay | RR | 215 | 1206 | 7-5 6-3 | ||
| 1998-04-06 | Estoril | Clay | R32 | 67 | 187 | 6-3 6-0 | ||
| 1997-09-19 | Davis Cup G2 SF: POR vs NOR | Clay | RR | 64 | 164 | 7-6(1) 7-6(5) 7-6(2) |
Matches — Clay