Clay Court Statistics Overview
Sargis Sargsian has found clay courts difficult, recording 45–59 across 104 matches (43.3%). 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): Sargis Sargsian is 8–9 (47.1%) across 17 Grand Slam matches — below .500, though the elite draw depth at the Slams makes that a notoriously difficult barrier to crack.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Sargis Sargsian has struggled at Masters level on clay: 3–7 (30.0%) in 10 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.
2 semifinals on clay without yet reaching a final — consistent deep runs that show the ability to string together wins across a full draw, with the step to the final still to come. 9 quarterfinals adds further depth to that picture.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 2–8 (20.0%, 10 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: 8–10 (44.4%); best-of-three: 37–49 (43.0%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1999 — 11–9 (55.0%) from 20 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Sargis Sargsian Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 10 | 47.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 8 | 10 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 9 | 55.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-04 | Loss | (100) Razvan Sabau | Gstaad | R16 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2005-07-04 | Win | (7) Nikolay Davydenko | Gstaad | R32 | 1-6 0-1 RET |
| 2005-05-23 | Loss | (103) Albert Montanes | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-1 6-4 6-0 |
| 2004-05-24 | Loss | (73) Mario Ancic | Roland Garros | R128 | 7-6(4) 4-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 2004-05-10 | Loss | (21) Marat Safin | Hamburg Masters | R32 | 4-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 2004-05-10 | Win | (47) Nikolay Davydenko | Hamburg Masters | R64 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2004-05-03 | Loss | (49) Nikolay Davydenko | Rome Masters | R64 | 6-2 6-2 |
| 2004-04-26 | Win | (43) James Blake | Munich | R32 | 6-4 7-6(6) |
| 2004-04-26 | Loss | (191) Michel Kratochvil | Munich | R16 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2004-04-19 | Loss | (8) Carlos Moya | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | 7-6(5) 1-6 6-3 |
Sargis Sargsian
Matches — Clay