Paul Kronk Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Paul Kronk
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.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-19 | Kitzbuhel | Clay | R64 | 215 | 79 | 7-6 2-6 6-4 | ||
| 1982-07-19 | Kitzbuhel | Clay | R32 | 105 | 215 | 6-4 6-1 | ||
| 1981-07-20 | Bastad | Clay | R16 | 153 | 108 | 6-2 6-4 | ||
| 1981-07-20 | Bastad | Clay | R32 | 108 | 245 | 2-6 6-0 6-0 | ||
| 1981-07-13 | Kitzbuhel | Clay | R32 | 123 | 89 | 4-6 6-2 6-4 | ||
| 1981-07-06 | Gstaad | Clay | R32 | 42 | 88 | 6-1 3-6 6-1 | ||
| 1981-05-25 | Roland Garros | Clay | R128 | 212 | 89 | 6-1 6-3 6-1 | ||
| 1981-05-18 | Munich | Clay | R32 | 10 | 89 | 1-6 6-4 6-4 | ||
| 1981-05-11 | Hamburg | Clay | R64 | 46 | 81 | 6-3 6-2 | ||
| 1981-04-06 | Houston WCT | Clay | R32 | 85 | 73 | 4-6 6-4 7-5 |
Matches — Clay