Russell Simpson Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Russell Simpson
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Russell Simpson has found clay courts difficult, recording 15–38 across 53 matches (28.3%). 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): Russell Simpson has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–6 (14.3%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–6 (0.0%, 6 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: 4–9 (30.8%); best-of-three: 11–29 (27.5%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1975 — 2–3 (40.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-05-27 | Roland Garros | Clay | R128 | 75 | 104 | 6-2 6-2 6-2 | ||
| 1984-09-28 | Davis Cup WG PO: ECU vs NZL | Clay | RR | 5 | 90 | 6-1 11-9 6-0 | ||
| 1984-09-28 | Davis Cup WG PO: ECU vs NZL | Clay | RR | 166 | 90 | 6-4 3-6 6-2 6-4 | ||
| 1983-07-11 | Stuttgart | Clay | R32 | 139 | 77 | 6-2 7-6 | ||
| 1983-05-02 | World Team Cup | Clay | RR | 87 | 50 | 6-0 6-2 | ||
| 1983-05-02 | World Team Cup | Clay | RR | 50 | 11 | 7-6 7-6 | ||
| 1983-05-02 | World Team Cup | Clay | SF | 23 | 50 | 7-6 6-2 | ||
| 1983-05-02 | World Team Cup | Clay | RR | 7 | 50 | 6-2 7-6 | ||
| 1983-04-04 | Houston WCT | Clay | R32 | 79 | 50 | 6-3 5-7 6-2 | ||
| 1982-10-01 | Davis Cup WG SF: FRA vs NZL | Clay | RR | 8 | 66 | 6-2 6-2 6-2 |
Matches — Clay