Clay Court Statistics Overview
Sergio Palmieri has found clay courts difficult, recording 13–21 across 34 matches (38.2%). 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): Sergio Palmieri 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.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 2–6 (25.0%); best-of-three: 11–15 (42.3%). 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: 1968 — 9–10 (47.4%) from 19 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Sergio Palmieri Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 9 | 10 | 47.4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-08-02 | Loss | Martin Mulligan | Senigallia | QF | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1971-08-02 | Win | Antonio Zugarelli | Senigallia | R16 | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1971-08-02 | Win | Gianni Capozza | Senigallia | R32 | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1971-07-26 | Loss | Geoff Masters | Hilversum | R64 | 4-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 1971-05-24 | Loss | Marty Riessen | Roland Garros | R128 | 7-5 6-1 6-1 |
| 1971-05-03 | Loss | Fred Stolle | Rome WCT | R64 | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1971-04-12 | Loss | Francois Jauffret | Palermo | R32 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1971-04-12 | Win | Jaime Pinto-Bravo | Palermo | R64 | 2-0 RET |
| 1970-05-25 | Loss | Jaime Fillol Sr. | Roland Garros | R128 | 3-6 7-5 2-6 6-0 6-3 |
| 1969-07-21 | Loss | Stan Smith | Indianapolis | R64 | 6-4 6-3 |
Sergio Palmieri
Matches — Clay