Clay Court Statistics Overview
Piero Toci has found clay courts difficult, recording 15–30 across 45 matches (33.3%). 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): Piero Toci has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 2–5 (28.6%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 3–4 (42.9%); best-of-three: 12–26 (31.6%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1968 — 5–7 (41.7%) from 12 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Piero Toci Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 7 | 41.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-05-23 | Loss | (156) Ramiro Benavides | Rome-2 | R64 | 5-7 6-3 6-3 |
| 1976-05-03 | Loss | (96) Julian Ganzabal | Florence | R32 | 7-6 4-6 7-5 |
| 1975-06-04 | Loss | (140) Wanaro N'Godrella | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1975-05-26 | Loss | (88) Nikola Pilic | Rome | R64 | 6-0 6-3 |
| 1975-05-05 | Win | (160) Graham Stilwell | Florence | R32 | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1975-05-05 | Loss | (185) Vincenzo Franchitti | Florence | R16 | 1-6 7-5 6-4 |
| 1974-06-03 | Loss | (43) Erik Van Dillen | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1974-05-25 | Loss | (94) Jaime Pinto-Bravo | Rome | R64 | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1974-05-06 | Loss | (88) Jeff Simpson | Florence | R32 | 4-6 7-5 7-6 |
| 1973-06-02 | Loss | Roger Taylor | Rome | R64 | 6-3 6-2 |
Piero Toci
Matches — Clay