Clay Court Statistics Overview
Paul Kronk has found clay courts difficult, recording 52–87 across 139 matches (37.4%). 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 Kronk has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 3–8 (27.3%) in 11 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
2 semifinals on clay without yet reaching a final — consistent deep runs that show the ability to string together wins across a full draw, with the step to the final still to come. 6 quarterfinals adds further depth to that picture.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–5 (16.7%, 6 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: 0–6 (0.0%); best-of-three: 52–81 (39.1%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.
Best season: 1974 — 12–12 (50.0%) from 24 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Paul Kronk Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 10 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 5 | 10 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 5 | 10 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 11 | 15.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 11 | 16 | 40.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | 12 | 12 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1973 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-19 | Win | (79) Chris Johnstone | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 7-6 2-6 6-4 |
| 1982-07-19 | Loss | (105) Christophe Roger-Vasselin | Kitzbuhel | R32 | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1981-07-20 | Loss | (153) Anders Jarryd | Bastad | R16 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1981-07-20 | Win | (245) Ulrich Marten | Bastad | R32 | 2-6 6-0 6-0 |
| 1981-07-13 | Loss | (123) Werner Zirngibl | Kitzbuhel | R32 | 4-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1981-07-06 | Loss | (42) Jose Luis Damiani | Gstaad | R32 | 6-1 3-6 6-1 |
| 1981-05-25 | Loss | (212) Patrick Proisy | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-1 6-3 6-1 |
| 1981-05-18 | Loss | (10) Eliot Teltscher | Munich | R32 | 1-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1981-05-11 | Loss | (46) Mario Martinez | Hamburg | R64 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1981-04-06 | Win | (73) Jose Lopez-Maeso | Houston WCT | R32 | 4-6 6-4 7-5 |
Paul Kronk
Matches — Clay