Clay Court Statistics Overview
Roberto Arguello has found clay courts difficult, recording 58–76 across 134 matches (43.3%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Claimed 1 title on clay: Venice.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Roberto Arguello has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–3 (25.0%) in 4 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
One final reached on clay, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 4 semifinals. 13 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 3–5 (37.5%, 8 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: 1–3 (25.0%); best-of-three: 57–73 (43.8%). 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: 1983 — 12–5 (70.6%) from 17 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Roberto Arguello Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 9 | 10.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 15 | 31.8% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 18 | 15 | 54.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1984 | 12 | 15 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 12 | 5 | 70.6% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-09-10 | Loss | (140) Alexander Mronz | Geneva | R32 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1990-07-30 | Loss | (144) Michael Tauson | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 6-7 6-4 7-6 |
| 1989-09-11 | Loss | (37) Guillermo Perez-Roldan | Geneva | R16 | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1989-09-11 | Win | (89) Horacio de la Pena | Geneva | R32 | 2-6 6-0 6-0 |
| 1989-08-21 | Loss | (256) Renzo Furlan | San Marino | R32 | 2-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1989-08-14 | Win | (158) Marko Ostoja | St. Vincent | R16 | 2-6 1-2 RET |
| 1989-08-14 | Loss | (134) Claudio Pistolesi | St. Vincent | QF | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1989-08-14 | Win | (39) Jordi Arrese | St. Vincent | R32 | 7-6 6-1 |
| 1989-07-31 | Loss | (168) Carlos Costa | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 7-5 4-6 7-6 |
| 1989-07-10 | Loss | (115) Juan Aguilera | Boston | R64 | 2-6 7-5 6-0 |
Roberto Arguello
Matches — Clay