Rodolphe Gilbert has found clay courts difficult, recording 27–45 across 72 matches (37.5%). 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): Rodolphe Gilbert has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 5–8 (38.5%) in 13 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Rodolphe Gilbert has struggled at Masters level on clay: 1–5 (16.7%) in 6 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–4 (20.0%, 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: 5–9 (35.7%); best-of-three: 22–36 (37.9%). Slightly stronger in three-set contests on clay, though the five-set record is still respectable.

Best season: 1992 — 11–8 (57.9%) from 19 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.