Clay Court Statistics Overview
Ramiro Benavides has found clay courts difficult, recording 41–89 across 130 matches (31.5%). 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): Ramiro Benavides has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–6 (14.3%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
5 quarterfinals on clay, including one run to the semifinal — regularly reaching that stage is a solid baseline, with the next step being to break through to the final rounds more often.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–13 (0.0%, 13 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: 1–2 (33.3%); best-of-three: 40–87 (31.5%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1980 — 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.
Ramiro Benavides Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 7 | 41.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 | 8 | 27.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 4 | 9 | 30.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 5 | 13 | 27.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | 9 | 17 | 34.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | 7 | 14 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-02-14 | Loss | (58) Damir Keretic | Vina del Mar | R32 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1982-11-15 | Loss | (95) Bernard Boileau | Sao Paulo | R32 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1982-11-01 | Loss | (268) Loic Courteau | Quito | R16 | 6-3 4-6 6-3 |
| 1982-11-01 | Win | (597) Orlando Agudelo | Quito | R32 | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1982-07-19 | Loss | (71) Nick Saviano | Kitzbuhel | R32 | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1982-07-19 | Win | (172) Peter Feigl | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 7-6 6-4 |
| 1982-07-12 | Loss | (84) Jose Lopez-Maeso | Bastad | R32 | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1981-11-02 | Loss | (89) Francisco Gonzalez | Quito | R32 | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1981-10-05 | Win | (498) Javier Soler | Barcelona | R64 | 3-6 7-6 6-3 |
| 1981-10-05 | Loss | (41) Manuel Orantes | Barcelona | R32 | 6-0 6-1 |
Ramiro Benavides
Matches — Clay