Clay Court Statistics Overview
Stephane Simian has found clay courts difficult, recording 4–11 across 15 matches (26.7%). 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): Stephane Simian has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 2–5 (28.6%) in 7 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 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: 2–5 (28.6%); best-of-three: 2–6 (25.0%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1997 — 3–3 (50.0%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Stephane Simian Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-26 | Loss | (2) Michael Chang | Roland Garros | R32 | 6-1 5-2 RET |
| 1997-05-26 | Win | (83) Gilbert Schaller | Roland Garros | R128 | 2-6 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 1997-05-26 | Win | (144) Jozsef Krocsko | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-3 6-3 7-6(3) |
| 1997-05-05 | Loss | (663) Luke Jensen | Coral Springs | R32 | 6-7(5) 7-6(4) 6-3 |
| 1997-04-28 | Win | (143) Francisco Roig | Prague | R32 | 4-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1997-04-28 | Loss | (8) Marcelo Rios | Prague | R16 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1996-05-27 | Loss | (28) Gilbert Schaller | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-3 6-4 7-5 |
| 1994-05-23 | Loss | (9) Todd Martin | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 7-6(3) 3-6 6-1 |
| 1994-05-09 | Win | (34) Wally Masur | Coral Springs | R32 | 7-6(6) 7-6(4) |
| 1994-05-09 | Loss | (95) Fernando Meligeni | Coral Springs | R16 | 6-2 6-2 |
Stephane Simian
Matches — Clay