Clay Court Statistics Overview
Wayne Black has found clay courts difficult, recording 7–16 across 23 matches (30.4%). 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): Wayne Black has yet to record a win on clay at this stage — 0–3 across 3 Grand Slam matches. Breaking through here would mark a significant step forward on this surface.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 3–6 (33.3%); best-of-three: 4–10 (28.6%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1998 — 2–7 (22.2%) from 9 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Wayne Black Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 | 22.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-09 | Win | (68) Olivier Rochus | Davis Cup G1 R2: BEL vs ZIM | RR | 3-6 7-6(3) 6-3 3-6 6-2 |
| 2004-04-09 | Loss | (58) Xavier Malisse | Davis Cup G1 R2: BEL vs ZIM | RR | 4-6 2-6 6-3 7-6(6) 6-4 |
| 1999-05-24 | Loss | (97) Alberto Berasategui | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-0 6-3 4-6 6-2 |
| 1998-07-17 | Loss | (35) Andrea Gaudenzi | Davis Cup WG QF: ITA vs ZIM | RR | 6-3 6-3 6-4 |
| 1998-07-17 | Loss | (56) Davide Sanguinetti | Davis Cup WG QF: ITA vs ZIM | RR | 6-4 3-6 6-3 |
| 1998-05-25 | Loss | (53) Bohdan Ulihrach | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-1 6-7(7) 6-2 6-3 |
| 1998-05-18 | Loss | (86) Marc-Kevin Goellner | St. Poelten | R32 | 3-6 7-6(3) 6-1 |
| 1998-05-04 | Loss | (124) Justin Gimelstob | Coral Springs | R16 | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1998-05-04 | Win | (276) Mark Merklein | Coral Springs | R32 | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1998-04-27 | Loss | (80) Richey Reneberg | Atlanta | R16 | 5-7 6-2 6-1 |
Wayne Black
Matches — Clay