Clay Court Statistics Overview
Raemon Sluiter has found clay courts difficult, recording 24–38 across 62 matches (38.7%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Raemon Sluiter has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Raemon Sluiter is 4–6 (40.0%) across 10 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): Raemon Sluiter has struggled at Masters level on clay: 1–3 (25.0%) in 4 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record 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. 2 semifinals. 3 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: 4–9 (30.8%); best-of-three: 20–29 (40.8%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.
Best season: 2000 — 4–2 (66.7%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Raemon Sluiter Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 | 7 | 41.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 8 | 42.9% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-16 | Loss | (66) Werner Eschauer | Amersfoort | R16 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2007-07-16 | Win | (75) Luis Horna | Amersfoort | R32 | 3-6 7-5 6-3 |
| 2007-04-30 | Win | (88) Jan Hajek | Munich | R32 | 3-6 6-2 7-6(5) |
| 2007-04-30 | Loss | (30) Jurgen Melzer | Munich | R16 | 5-7 6-1 6-2 |
| 2006-07-31 | Win | (911) Grzegorz Panfil | Sopot | R32 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 2006-07-31 | Loss | (39) Agustin Calleri | Sopot | R16 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2006-07-24 | Loss | (133) Juan Martin del Potro | Umag | R32 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2006-05-29 | Win | (16) Jarkko Nieminen | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 7-6(6) 2-1 RET |
| 2006-05-29 | Win | (129) Nicolas Lapentti | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-1 6-4 6-1 |
| 2006-05-29 | Loss | (181) Martin Vassallo Arguello | Roland Garros | R32 | 2-6 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-1 |
Raemon Sluiter
Matches — Clay