Clay Court Statistics Overview
Tim Wilkison has a competitive clay court record of 33–40 across 73 matches (45.2%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Tim Wilkison has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Tim Wilkison 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.
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: 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: 1–3 (25.0%); best-of-three: 32–37 (46.4%). 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: 1984 — 7–4 (63.6%) from 11 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Tim Wilkison Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-04-12 | Loss | (363) Michael Joyce | Charlotte | R32 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1990-05-28 | Loss | (106) Christian Bergstrom | Roland Garros | R64 | 6-4 6-2 6-1 |
| 1990-05-28 | Win | (63) Miloslav Mecir Sr. | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 6-1 4-6 6-4 |
| 1990-05-07 | Win | (100) Joey Rive | Kiawah Island | R16 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1990-05-07 | Loss | (168) Mark Kaplan | Kiawah Island | QF | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1990-05-07 | Win | (51) Scott Davis | Kiawah Island | R32 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1989-05-08 | Win | (16) Brad Gilbert | Charleston | QF | 6-0 6-1 |
| 1989-05-08 | Win | (123) Sammy Giammalva Jr. | Charleston | R32 | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1989-05-08 | Win | (113) Jimmy Arias | Charleston | R16 | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1989-05-08 | Loss | (75) Lawson Duncan | Charleston | SF | 7-6 6-3 |
Tim Wilkison
Matches — Clay