Sammy Giammalva Jr. Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Sammy Giammalva Jr.
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Sammy Giammalva Jr. has found clay courts difficult, recording 25–32 across 57 matches (43.9%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Sammy Giammalva Jr. has reached 2 finals without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Sammy Giammalva Jr. has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–4 (20.0%) in 5 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
2 finals reached on clay — none converted into a title yet. Reaching 2 finals is a mark of real quality, but the gap between finalist and champion is one of the finest lines in the sport. 2 semifinals. 4 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–3 (25.0%, 4 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: 1–4 (20.0%); best-of-three: 24–28 (46.2%). 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: 1983 — 6–4 (60.0%) from 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-05-08 | Charleston | Clay | R32 | 125 | 123 | 7-5 6-2 | ||
| 1989-05-01 | Forest Hills | Clay | R64 | 83 | 110 | 6-3 6-3 | ||
| 1988-05-02 | Forest Hills | Clay | R32 | 56 | 81 | 2-6 7-6 6-3 | ||
| 1988-05-02 | Forest Hills | Clay | R64 | 81 | 204 | 6-3 6-1 | ||
| 1988-04-25 | Charleston | Clay | R32 | 81 | 156 | 6-4 6-7 6-2 | ||
| 1988-04-25 | Charleston | Clay | R16 | 34 | 81 | 6-7 7-5 6-0 | ||
| 1987-05-25 | Roland Garros | Clay | R128 | 64 | 82 | 4-6 6-0 6-2 6-2 | ||
| 1987-05-04 | Forest Hills | Clay | R32 | 40 | 87 | 6-4 7-6 | ||
| 1987-05-04 | Forest Hills | Clay | R64 | 87 | 130 | 6-3 6-4 | ||
| 1987-04-27 | Hamburg | Clay | R64 | 85 | 61 | 6-4 6-3 |
Matches — Clay