Clay Court Statistics Overview
Richard Krajicek holds a solid clay court record of 79–53 across 132 matches (59.8%). A winning majority across 132 matches shows consistent ability to get results on clay. Claimed 1 title on clay: Barcelona.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): a positive 22–10 (68.8%) across 32 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on clay.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): a positive 40–25 (61.5%) across 65 matches — winning above .500 at this level, week in week out, is a genuine sign of quality on clay.
2 finals reached on clay — won 1, lost 1 (solid 50% conversion) — consistently getting to finals and winning the majority is a hallmark of elite performers on clay. 4 semifinals. 14 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 6–16 (27.3%, 22 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: 26–14 (65.0%); best-of-three: 53–39 (57.6%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1994 — 13–4 (76.5%) from 17 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Richard Krajicek Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 4 | 69.2% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 13 | 7 | 65.0% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 7 | 9 | 43.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 13 | 4 | 76.5% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 11 | 7 | 61.1% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-19 | Win | (38) Jan-Michael Gambill | St. Poelten | R32 | 7-5 3-6 6-3 |
| 2003-05-19 | Loss | (6) Andy Roddick | St. Poelten | QF | 7-5 6-1 |
| 2003-05-19 | Win | (75) Brian Vahaly | St. Poelten | R16 | 6-2 2-6 6-3 |
| 2000-07-14 | Win | (189) Oleg Ogorodov | Davis Cup WG PO: UZB vs NED | RR | 6-4 6-3 6-4 |
| 2000-05-29 | Win | (209) Werner Eschauer | Roland Garros | R64 | 7-5 6-3 7-5 |
| 2000-05-29 | Win | (100) Tomas Zib | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-1 6-2 |
| 2000-05-29 | Loss | (10) Alex Corretja | Roland Garros | R32 | 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-2 |
| 2000-05-08 | Loss | (45) Mariano Zabaleta | Rome Masters | R64 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2000-04-24 | Loss | (4) Magnus Norman | Barcelona | R16 | 7-6(2) 6-4 |
| 2000-04-24 | Win | (33) Fernando Meligeni | Barcelona | R32 | 7-5 6-1 |
Richard Krajicek
Matches — Clay