Vitas Gerulaitis Clay Court Stats & Match Results

Vitas Gerulaitis has an impressive clay court record of 127–57 across 184 matches (69.0% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 184 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. 7 titles on clay: Rome, Forest Hills WCT, Kitzbuhel, Stuttgart-2, Florence — a record that reflects consistent ability to close out tournaments on this surface.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): a positive 23–10 (69.7%) across 33 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on clay.

13 finals reached on clay — won 7, lost 6 (solid 54% conversion) — consistently getting to finals and winning the majority is a hallmark of elite performers on clay. 24 semifinals. 22 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 9–15 (37.5%, 24 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: 23–9 (71.9%); best-of-three: 104–48 (68.4%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.

Peak season: 1982 — 16–3 (84.2%) from 19 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Vitas Gerulaitis can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.