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.
Nuno Marques Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 9 | 43.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-04-10 | Loss | (23) Nicolas Escude | Estoril | R32 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1999-04-05 | Win | (247) Gerard Solves | Estoril | R32 | 6-2 3-6 6-3 |
| 1999-04-05 | Loss | (8) Todd Martin | Estoril | R16 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1999-04-02 | Loss | (88) Stefan Koubek | Davis Cup G1 QF: AUT vs POR | RR | 6-3 6-4 6-4 |
| 1998-07-17 | Loss | (212) Dusan Vemic | Davis Cup G2 QF: YUG vs POR | RR | 3-6 7-6(7) 6-3 6-3 |
| 1998-07-17 | Win | (230) Nenad Zimonjic | Davis Cup G2 QF: YUG vs POR | RR | 3-6 6-0 2-6 6-3 20-18 |
| 1998-05-01 | Win | Irakli Kunchulia | Davis Cup G2 R1: POR vs GEO | RR | 6-0 6-3 6-2 |
| 1998-05-01 | Win | (1206) Vladimir Margalitadze | Davis Cup G2 R1: POR vs GEO | RR | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1998-04-06 | Loss | (67) Fernando Meligeni | Estoril | R32 | 6-3 6-0 |
| 1997-09-19 | Loss | (64) Christian Ruud | Davis Cup G2 SF: POR vs NOR | RR | 7-6(1) 7-6(5) 7-6(2) |
Nuno Marques
Matches — Clay