Clay Court Statistics Overview
Olivier Rochus has found clay courts difficult, recording 61–94 across 155 matches (39.4%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Claimed 2 titles on clay: Palermo, Munich.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Olivier Rochus has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 7–11 (38.9%) in 18 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Olivier Rochus has struggled at Masters level on clay: 11–22 (33.3%) in 33 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.
2 finals reached on clay — converted 2 into titles (outstanding 100% conversion rate). Converting finals at that rate separates champions from contenders. 4 semifinals. 11 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 2–7 (22.2%, 9 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: 11–21 (34.4%); best-of-three: 50–73 (40.7%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on clay, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 2000 — 6–0 (100.0%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Olivier Rochus Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 6 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 11 | 26.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 9 | 35.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 9 | 47.1% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 | 12 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 9 | 43.8% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 7 | 10 | 41.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 100.0% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-01 | Loss | (1) Novak Djokovic | Davis Cup WG R1: BEL vs SRB | RR | 6-3 6-2 6-2 |
| 2012-05-27 | Loss | (62) Leonardo Mayer | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-4 2-6 6-4 |
| 2012-05-20 | Loss | (81) Filippo Volandri | Nice | R32 | 4-6 7-6(2) 6-2 |
| 2012-05-06 | Loss | (21) Stan Wawrinka | Madrid Masters | R64 | 6-4 7-6(3) |
| 2012-04-30 | Loss | (33) Bernard Tomic | Munich | R32 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 2012-04-23 | Loss | (78) Guillermo Garcia-Lopez | Barcelona | R64 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2012-04-15 | Loss | (19) Fernando Verdasco | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | 4-6 6-2 7-5 |
| 2011-07-25 | Win | (43) Sergiy Stakhovsky | Umag | R32 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2011-07-25 | Loss | (38) Fabio Fognini | Umag | R16 | 6-4 6-1 |
| 2011-05-22 | Loss | (76) Tobias Kamke | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-7(5) 6-3 6-3 6-2 |
Olivier Rochus
Matches — Clay