Clay Court Statistics Overview
Paolo Lorenzi has found clay courts difficult, recording 60–83 across 143 matches (42.0%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Claimed 1 title on clay: Kitzbuhel.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Paolo Lorenzi has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–8 (11.1%) in 9 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): Paolo Lorenzi has struggled at Masters level on clay: 5–11 (31.3%) in 16 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.
4 finals reached on clay — won 1, lost 3 (25% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 6 semifinals. 15 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–5 (0.0%, 5 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: 3–10 (23.1%); best-of-three: 57–73 (43.8%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.
Peak season: 2016 — 16–10 (61.5%) from 26 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Paolo Lorenzi can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
Paolo Lorenzi Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 9 | 18.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 15 | 13 | 53.6% | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 | 16 | 10 | 61.5% | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 | 4 | 10 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 8 | 13 | 38.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 | 7 | 30.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-24 | Loss | (166) Alejandro Tabilo | Santiago | R32 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2019-07-22 | Loss | (74) Roberto Carballes Baena | Gstaad | R32 | 6-7(1) 6-3 6-2 |
| 2019-07-15 | Loss | (32) Laslo Djere | Umag | R16 | 6-3 3-6 6-4 |
| 2019-07-15 | Win | (381) Peter Torebko | Umag | R32 | 5-7 6-4 7-6(3) |
| 2019-04-08 | Loss | (241) Daniel Elahi Galan | Houston | R32 | 7-6(5) 6-4 |
| 2019-02-25 | Loss | (66) Juan Ignacio Londero | Sao Paulo | R32 | 7-6(3) 6-1 |
| 2019-02-04 | Loss | (59) Guido Pella | Cordoba | R32 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 2018-07-23 | Loss | (314) Oriol Roca Batalla | Gstaad | R32 | 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 |
| 2018-07-16 | Loss | (83) Evgeny Donskoy | Umag | R32 | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2018-05-28 | Loss | (7) Kevin Anderson | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-1 6-2 6-4 |
Paolo Lorenzi
Matches — Clay