Yevgeny Kafelnikov Clay Court Stats & Match Results

Yevgeny Kafelnikov holds a solid clay court record of 141–103 across 244 matches (57.8%). A winning majority across 244 matches shows consistent ability to get results on clay. Claimed 3 titles on clay: Gstaad, Prague, Roland Garros.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Yevgeny Kafelnikov has been outstanding — 31–10 (75.6%) across 41 matches. Winning more than 7 in 10 Grand Slam matches on clay is the benchmark of an all-time great on this surface.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): a positive 35–28 (55.6%) across 63 matches — winning above .500 at this level, week in week out, is a genuine sign of quality on clay.

9 finals reached on clay — won 3, lost 6 (33% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 17 semifinals. 28 quarterfinals.

vs. Top 10 on clay: 11–15 (42.3%, 26 matches). Competitive against the elite, but still narrowly below .500 — closing that gap would directly elevate the overall clay court profile.

By format on clay — best-of-five: 40–21 (65.6%); best-of-three: 101–82 (55.2%). Significantly better in five-set matches — a strong physical profile on clay that tends to tell as matches and tournaments progress.

Peak season: 1996 — 29–7 (80.6%) from 36 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what Yevgeny Kafelnikov can do on clay when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.