Richard Pancho Gonzales holds a solid clay court record of 18–14 across 32 matches (56.3%). A winning majority across 32 matches shows consistent ability to get results on clay. Richard Pancho Gonzales has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Richard Pancho Gonzales has been outstanding — 5–1 (83.3%) across 6 matches. Winning more than 7 in 10 Grand Slam matches on clay is the benchmark of an all-time great 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. 5 semifinals. 4 quarterfinals.

By format on clay — best-of-five: 9–3 (75.0%); best-of-three: 8–11 (42.1%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.

Best season: 1968 — 14–9 (60.9%) from 23 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.

Richard Pancho Gonzales recorded a notable 5-match winning streak on clay — a run that demonstrates consistency across consecutive draws on this surface.