Clay Court Statistics Overview
Torben Ulrich has found clay courts difficult, recording 14–37 across 51 matches (27.5%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Torben Ulrich has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title on clay — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Torben Ulrich 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. 1 semifinal. 2 quarterfinals.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 7–11 (38.9%); best-of-three: 7–26 (21.2%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.
Best season: 1968 — 8–7 (53.3%) from 15 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Torben Ulrich Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 7 | 22.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 8 | 11.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-09-16 | Loss | Thierry Stevaux | Davis Cup EUR PR: BEL vs DEN | RR | 6-3 6-1 6-3 |
| 1977-09-16 | Loss | Bernard Boileau | Davis Cup EUR PR: BEL vs DEN | RR | 5-7 3-6 6-2 6-3 6-4 |
| 1975-08-18 | Loss | (232) Henry Bunis | South Orange | R32 | 6-4 3-6 6-3 |
| 1975-04-21 | Loss | (26) Jaime Fillol Sr. | Charlotte WCT | R32 | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1974-08-19 | Loss | (3) Tom Okker | Boston | R64 | 7-6 6-4 |
| 1974-08-12 | Loss | (21) Jaime Fillol Sr. | Toronto-2 | R64 | 2-6 6-1 6-0 |
| 1974-04-15 | Loss | (94) Ismail El Shafei | Charlotte WCT | R32 | 7-5 6-1 |
| 1973-08-13 | Win | Ivan Molina | Indianapolis | R64 | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1973-08-06 | Loss | John Alexander | Cincinnati | R32 | 6-0 6-7 6-3 |
| 1973-07-30 | Loss | Guillermo Vilas | Louisville | R64 | 6-4 7-5 |
Torben Ulrich
Matches — Clay