Clay Court Statistics Overview
Olivier Delaitre has found clay courts difficult, recording 18–48 across 66 matches (27.3%). 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): Olivier Delaitre is 8–12 (40.0%) across 20 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Olivier Delaitre has struggled at Masters level on clay: 2–7 (22.2%) in 9 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 2–3 (40.0%, 5 matches). Competitive against the elite, but still narrowly below .500 — closing that gap would directly elevate the overall clay court profile.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 8–12 (40.0%); best-of-three: 10–36 (21.7%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1991 — 3–3 (50.0%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Olivier Delaitre Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 8 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-25 | Win | (265) Arnaud Di Pasquale | Roland Garros | R128 | 2-6 7-5 7-6(3) 1-6 6-0 |
| 1998-05-25 | Loss | (37) Francisco Clavet | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-2 6-4 6-7(4) 6-1 |
| 1997-09-08 | Win | (146) Martin Rodriguez | Bournemouth | R32 | 6-3 3-6 6-1 |
| 1997-09-08 | Loss | (128) Davide Scala | Bournemouth | R16 | 7-6(4) 6-1 |
| 1997-05-26 | Loss | (21) Mark Philippoussis | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-4 |
| 1997-05-26 | Win | (17) Tim Henman | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 2-6 1-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1996-07-22 | Loss | (224) Daniele Balducci | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1996-07-15 | Loss | (118) Marcos Aurelio Gorriz | Stuttgart Outdoor | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1996-05-27 | Loss | (112) Richard Fromberg | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-1 6-3 |
| 1995-05-29 | Loss | (140) Johan Van Herck | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-1 6-4 7-6(4) |
Olivier Delaitre
Matches — Clay