Clay Court Statistics Overview
Peter Szoke has a competitive clay court record of 46–53 across 99 matches (46.5%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Peter Szoke has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Peter Szoke has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 3–7 (30.0%) in 10 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
2 finals reached on clay — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 2 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 3 semifinals. 7 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–5 (0.0%, 5 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: 13–18 (41.9%); best-of-three: 33–35 (48.5%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on clay, though the five-set record is still respectable.
Best season: 1971 — 11–5 (68.8%) from 16 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Peter Szoke Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 10 | 8 | 55.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 7 | 30.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | 11 | 5 | 68.8% | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 1970 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-13 | Loss | (19) Adriano Panatta | Davis Cup EUR SF: ITA vs HUN | RR | 6-2 6-0 6-3 |
| 1979-07-13 | Loss | (22) Corrado Barazzutti | Davis Cup EUR SF: ITA vs HUN | RR | 6-4 6-1 6-1 |
| 1978-09-15 | Loss | (33) Kjell Johansson | Davis Cup EUR F: SWE vs HUN | RR | 3-6 7-5 6-1 3-6 6-1 |
| 1978-09-15 | Loss | (2) Bjorn Borg | Davis Cup EUR F: SWE vs HUN | RR | 6-2 6-0 6-0 |
| 1978-07-17 | Loss | (143) Stanislav Birner | Bastad | R32 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1976-07-23 | Loss | (62) Jiri Hrebec | Davis Cup EUR SF: HUN vs TCH | RR | 6-2 6-3 6-3 |
| 1976-07-12 | Loss | (6) Arthur Ashe | Kitzbuhel | R32 | 4-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1976-07-12 | Win | (127) Jim McManus | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1976-05-17 | Loss | (62) Hans Kary | Hamburg | R64 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1976-05-03 | Win | (53) Victor Pecci | Florence | R16 | 7-5 RET |
Peter Szoke
Matches — Clay