Tarik Benhabiles Clay Court Stats & Match Results

Tarik Benhabiles has found clay courts difficult, recording 41–55 across 96 matches (42.7%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Tarik Benhabiles has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Tarik Benhabiles 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.

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. 6 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 1–6 (14.3%, 7 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: 8–9 (47.1%); best-of-three: 33–46 (41.8%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.

Best season: 1986 — 6–5 (54.5%) from 11 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.