Pierre-Hugues Herbert has found clay courts difficult, recording 19–30 across 49 matches (38.8%). 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): Pierre-Hugues Herbert has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 6–10 (37.5%) in 16 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Pierre-Hugues Herbert is 5–8 (38.5%) across 13 Masters matches — below .500 in the Tour's deepest fields. Lifting that record here would unlock better results across the whole clay swing.

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: 6–10 (37.5%); best-of-three: 13–20 (39.4%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.

Best season: 2018 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.

Recent Form 2026: 0–1 (0.0%) on clay. Last 1: L