Clay Court Statistics Overview
Slobodan Zivojinovic has a competitive clay court record of 34–33 across 67 matches (50.7%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Slobodan Zivojinovic has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Slobodan Zivojinovic has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 4–8 (33.3%) in 12 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
One final reached on clay, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 2 semifinals. 4 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 2–4 (33.3%, 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: 13–12 (52.0%); best-of-three: 21–21 (50.0%). Consistent regardless of format on clay — a sign of a well-rounded game that holds up as matches develop.
Best season: 1983 — 4–1 (80.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Slobodan Zivojinovic Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 3 | 70.0% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-05-28 | Loss | (110) Leif Shiras | Roland Garros | R128 | 7-6 6-4 3-6 3-6 6-4 |
| 1989-05-29 | Loss | (190) Paul Haarhuis | Roland Garros | R128 | 5-7 6-1 6-2 3-6 6-4 |
| 1989-05-01 | Win | (131) Barry Moir | Forest Hills | R32 | 6-4 2-6 6-2 |
| 1989-05-01 | Win | (74) Lawson Duncan | Forest Hills | R64 | 6-4 3-6 7-5 |
| 1989-05-01 | Loss | (17) Brad Gilbert | Forest Hills | R16 | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1989-04-24 | Loss | (62) Jan Gunnarsson | Monte-Carlo | R32 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1989-02-03 | Win | (417) Morten Christensen | Davis Cup WG R1: YUG vs DEN | RR | 6-3 7-6(5) 5-7 6-3 |
| 1988-05-23 | Win | (118) Alberto Tous | Roland Garros | R64 | 7-5 6-7 6-1 6-4 |
| 1988-05-23 | Win | (26) Aaron Krickstein | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 7-5 2-6 6-4 |
| 1988-05-23 | Loss | (3) Mats Wilander | Roland Garros | R32 | 6-2 6-7 3-6 6-3 7-5 |
Slobodan Zivojinovic
Matches — Clay