Clay Court Statistics Overview
Ron Holmberg has found clay courts difficult, recording 9–17 across 26 matches (34.6%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Ron Holmberg has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): 1–2 across just 3 matches — still very early days at this level on clay.
One final reached on clay, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 1 semifinal. 5 quarterfinals.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 3–5 (37.5%); best-of-three: 6–12 (33.3%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1970 — 2–4 (33.3%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Ron Holmberg Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 10 | 23.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 | 75.0% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-05-22 | Win | Daniel Contet | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-1 6-2 6-1 |
| 1972-05-22 | Loss | Andres Gimeno | Roland Garros | R32 | 6-1 6-3 6-1 |
| 1971-08-09 | Loss | Mark Cox | Toronto WCT | R64 | 6-1 7-6 |
| 1970-08-10 | Win | Raymond Moore | Toronto | R32 | 4-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1970-08-10 | Loss | Richard Pancho Gonzales | Toronto | R16 | 6-4 4-6 8-6 |
| 1970-07-28 | Loss | Rod Laver | Louisville | R16 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1970-06-02 | Loss | Marty Riessen | Casablanca | R16 | 6-4 6-3 6-4 |
| 1970-03-25 | Loss | Onny Parun | Jacksonville | R16 | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1970-03-25 | Win | Lornie Kuhle | Jacksonville | R32 | 8-6 2-6 6-1 |
| 1969-08-04 | Loss | Harry Fauquier | Toronto | R32 | 10-8 1-6 2-6 6-2 6-4 |
Ron Holmberg
Matches — Clay