Clay Court Statistics Overview
Shuzo Matsuoka has found clay courts difficult, recording 8–18 across 26 matches (30.8%). 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): Shuzo Matsuoka has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 2–4 (33.3%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 3–6 (33.3%); best-of-three: 5–12 (29.4%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1993 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Shuzo Matsuoka Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-27 | Loss | (98) David Rikl | Roland Garros | R128 | 7-6(2) 7-5 6-7(4) 6-1 |
| 1996-05-20 | Loss | (34) Andrea Gaudenzi | St. Poelten | R16 | 6-0 6-1 |
| 1996-05-20 | Win | (99) Scott Draper | St. Poelten | R32 | 6-2 7-5 |
| 1996-05-13 | Loss | (34) Bohdan Ulihrach | Rome Masters | R64 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1996-05-06 | Loss | (226) Francisco Roig | Hamburg Masters | R64 | 6-1 7-5 |
| 1995-02-03 | Loss | (778) Joseph Lizardo | Davis Cup G1 QF: PHI vs JPN | RR | 4-6 6-3 0-6 6-2 1-0 RET |
| 1995-02-03 | Win | (839) Robert Angelo | Davis Cup G1 QF: PHI vs JPN | RR | 6-4 6-4 6-0 |
| 1993-05-24 | Win | (26) Fabrice Santoro | Roland Garros | R128 | 7-6 3-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 1993-05-24 | Loss | (181) Goran Prpic | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-3 6-3 2-6 6-3 |
| 1993-05-17 | Win | (76) Chuck Adams | Bologna | R32 | 6-7(6) 6-4 6-1 |
Shuzo Matsuoka
Shuzo Matsuoka Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Shuzo Matsuoka has found clay courts difficult, recording 8–18 across 26 matches (30.8%). 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): Shuzo Matsuoka has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 2–4 (33.3%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 3–6 (33.3%); best-of-three: 5–12 (29.4%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1993 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Last 10 Clay Matches
View All Matches ↗| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-27 | Roland Garros | Clay | R128 | 98 | 67 | 7-6(2) 7-5 6-7(4) 6-1 | ||
| 1996-05-20 | St. Poelten | Clay | R16 | 34 | 68 | 6-0 6-1 | ||
| 1996-05-20 | St. Poelten | Clay | R32 | 68 | 99 | 6-2 7-5 | ||
| 1996-05-13 | Rome Masters | Clay | R64 | 34 | 69 | 6-4 6-2 | ||
| 1996-05-06 | Hamburg Masters | Clay | R64 | 226 | 65 | 6-1 7-5 | ||
| 1995-02-03 | Davis Cup G1 QF: PHI vs JPN | Clay | RR | 778 | 129 | 4-6 6-3 0-6 6-2 1-0 RET | ||
| 1995-02-03 | Davis Cup G1 QF: PHI vs JPN | Clay | RR | 129 | 839 | 6-4 6-4 6-0 | ||
| 1993-05-24 | Roland Garros | Clay | R128 | 93 | 26 | 7-6 3-6 6-3 6-3 | ||
| 1993-05-24 | Roland Garros | Clay | R64 | 181 | 93 | 6-3 6-3 2-6 6-3 | ||
| 1993-05-17 | Bologna | Clay | R32 | 101 | 76 | 6-7(6) 6-4 6-1 |
Matches — Clay