Victor Hanescu has a competitive clay court record of 130–110 across 240 matches (54.2%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 1 title on clay: Gstaad.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): a positive 16–11 (59.3%) across 27 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on clay.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Victor Hanescu is 10–18 (35.7%) across 28 Masters matches — below .500 in the Tour's deepest fields. Lifting that record here would unlock better results across the whole clay swing.

5 finals reached on clay — won 1, lost 4 (20% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 11 semifinals. 25 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 5–17 (22.7%, 22 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: 24–15 (61.5%); best-of-three: 106–95 (52.7%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.

Best season: 2008 — 12–6 (66.7%) from 18 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.