Clay Court Statistics Overview
Werner Zirngibl has found clay courts difficult, recording 36–59 across 95 matches (37.9%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar. Claimed 1 title on clay: Brussels.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Werner Zirngibl has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–3 (25.0%) in 4 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
One final reached on clay, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 1 semifinal. 4 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–8 (0.0%, 8 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: 2–3 (40.0%); best-of-three: 34–56 (37.8%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 1981 — 3–2 (60.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Werner Zirngibl Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 8 | 11 | 42.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | 8 | 11 | 42.1% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 6 | 16 | 27.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-05-17 | Loss | (106) Christophe Roger-Vasselin | Munich-2 | R32 | 5-7 6-2 7-5 |
| 1982-05-02 | Loss | (3) Ivan Lendl | Forest Hills WCT | R32 | 6-0 6-2 |
| 1982-05-02 | Win | (54) Victor Amaya | Forest Hills WCT | R64 | 3-6 6-1 7-5 |
| 1982-02-22 | Loss | (139) Georges Goven | Cairo | R32 | 6-3 5-7 6-1 |
| 1981-10-05 | Win | (102) Christophe Roger-Vasselin | Barcelona | R64 | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1981-10-05 | Loss | (62) Pedro Rebolledo | Barcelona | R32 | 6-2 RET |
| 1981-07-13 | Win | (254) Karl Meiler | Kitzbuhel | R64 | 6-0 6-3 |
| 1981-07-13 | Win | (89) Paul Kronk | Kitzbuhel | R32 | 4-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1981-07-13 | Loss | (66) Per Hjertquist | Kitzbuhel | R16 | 2-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 1980-10-20 | Loss | (217) Matt Mitchell | Tokyo-1 | R64 | 7-5 7-6 |
Werner Zirngibl
Matches — Clay