Clay Court Statistics Overview
Wally Masur has found clay courts difficult, recording 24–50 across 74 matches (32.4%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Wally Masur has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 4–10 (28.6%) in 14 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
2 semifinals on clay without yet reaching a final — consistent deep runs that show the ability to string together wins across a full draw, with the step to the final still to come. 3 quarterfinals adds further depth to that picture.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–12 (0.0%, 12 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: 5–17 (22.7%); best-of-three: 19–33 (36.5%). 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: 1993 — 6–4 (60.0%) from 10 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Wally Masur Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 8 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-05-23 | Loss | (4) Andrei Medvedev | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-2 6-4 6-2 |
| 1994-05-16 | Loss | (6) Sergi Bruguera | World Team Cup | RR | 6-3 7-6(3) |
| 1994-05-16 | Loss | (3) Stefan Edberg | World Team Cup | RR | 6-2 7-6(8) |
| 1994-05-16 | Loss | (12) Petr Korda | World Team Cup | RR | 6-2 6-7(5) 6-1 |
| 1994-05-09 | Loss | (113) Stephane Simian | Coral Springs | R32 | 7-6(6) 7-6(4) |
| 1993-07-05 | Loss | (239) Gerard Solves | Gstaad | R16 | 3-6 6-3 7-6(1) |
| 1993-07-05 | Win | (85) David Prinosil | Gstaad | R32 | 6-3 7-6(2) |
| 1993-05-24 | Loss | (68) Renzo Furlan | Roland Garros | R128 | 7-5 6-2 6-2 |
| 1993-05-10 | Win | (74) Chuck Adams | Coral Springs | R32 | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1993-05-10 | Loss | (38) Todd Martin | Coral Springs | SF | 6-4 7-6(2) |
Wally Masur
Matches — Clay