Paul McNamee Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Paul McNamee
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Paul McNamee has a competitive clay court record of 113–110 across 223 matches (50.7%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Paul McNamee has reached 5 finals without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): a positive 14–10 (58.3%) across 24 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on clay.
5 finals reached on clay — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 5 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 9 semifinals. 19 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 4–22 (15.4%, 26 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: 17–13 (56.7%); best-of-three: 96–97 (49.7%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1983 — 12–8 (60.0%) from 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-10 | St. Vincent | Clay | R16 | 111 | 42 | 0-6 6-3 4-3 RET | ||
| 1987-08-10 | St. Vincent | Clay | R32 | 111 | 138 | 6-3 6-2 | ||
| 1987-08-10 | St. Vincent | Clay | QF | 159 | 111 | 6-2 6-1 | ||
| 1987-08-03 | Kitzbuhel | Clay | R64 | 100 | 101 | 1-6 6-4 7-6 | ||
| 1987-07-27 | Hilversum | Clay | R32 | 15 | 108 | 6-4 6-0 | ||
| 1987-07-13 | Stuttgart | Clay | R64 | 111 | 261 | 7-5 6-3 | ||
| 1987-07-13 | Stuttgart | Clay | R32 | 111 | 45 | 7-6 6-4 | ||
| 1987-07-13 | Stuttgart | Clay | R16 | 27 | 111 | 6-4 6-4 | ||
| 1987-05-25 | Roland Garros | Clay | R128 | 81 | 38 | 6-0 6-3 6-2 | ||
| 1987-05-25 | Roland Garros | Clay | R64 | 19 | 81 | 6-3 6-1 6-1 |
Matches — Clay