Pavel Kotov has a competitive clay court record of 17–16 across 33 matches (51.5%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Pavel Kotov is 2–2 (50.0%) across 4 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): a positive 3–3 (50.0%) across 6 matches — winning above .500 at this level, week in week out, is a genuine sign of quality on clay.

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. 3 quarterfinals adds further depth to that picture.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 2–2 (50.0%); best-of-three: 15–14 (51.7%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.

Best season: 2023 — 5–4 (55.6%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.