Rolf Gehring has a competitive clay court record of 79–81 across 160 matches (49.4%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 1 title on clay: Munich.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Rolf Gehring is 12–9 (57.1%) across 21 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.

3 finals reached on clay — won 1, lost 2 (33% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 7 semifinals. 9 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 2–13 (13.3%, 15 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: 16–11 (59.3%); best-of-three: 63–70 (47.4%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.

Best season: 1983 — 4–2 (66.7%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.