Roman Safiullin has found clay courts difficult, recording 9–14 across 23 matches (39.1%). 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): Roman Safiullin 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.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Roman Safiullin is 5–7 (41.7%) across 12 Masters matches — below .500 in the Tour's deepest fields. Lifting that record here would unlock better results across the whole clay swing.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 8–11 (42.1%). 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: 2023 — 4–3 (57.1%) from 7 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.