Clay Court Statistics Overview
Paul Capdeville has found clay courts difficult, recording 21–32 across 53 matches (39.6%). 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): Paul Capdeville has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 2–4 (33.3%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 6–9 (40.0%); best-of-three: 15–23 (39.5%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 2006 — 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.
Paul Capdeville Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-11 | Win | (43) Horacio Zeballos | Sao Paulo | R32 | 6-7(5) 6-0 3-0 RET |
| 2013-02-11 | Loss | (11) Nicolas Almagro | Sao Paulo | R16 | 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2 |
| 2012-09-14 | Loss | (54) Fabio Fognini | Davis Cup WG PO: ITA vs CHI | RR | 2-6 6-2 6-7(6) 6-1 6-2 |
| 2012-09-14 | Loss | (28) Andreas Seppi | Davis Cup WG PO: ITA vs CHI | RR | 6-3 6-1 6-3 |
| 2012-07-09 | Loss | (128) Simone Bolelli | Bastad | R32 | 7-6(5) 7-6(3) |
| 2012-04-06 | Win | (244) Marcel Felder | Davis Cup G1 R2: URU vs CHI | RR | 6-2 4-6 2-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 2012-04-06 | Win | (570) Martin Cuevas | Davis Cup G1 R2: URU vs CHI | RR | 6-1 6-3 6-0 |
| 2012-02-13 | Loss | (76) Potito Starace | Sao Paulo | R32 | 5-7 7-6(7) 6-2 |
| 2012-01-30 | Loss | (126) Igor Andreev | Vina del Mar | R32 | 3-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 2011-04-04 | Loss | (77) Teymuraz Gabashvili | Houston | R32 | 6-4 7-6(4) |
Paul Capdeville
Matches — Clay