Top five players with most wins on clay after 100 matches

Ken Rosewall tops this list as he has the most wins on clay.

Red clay has been a difficult surface for many tennis players. This clay has prevented many tennis stars from completing a career Grand Slam. Pete Sampras, Stefan Edberg, Boris Becker, and more won the other three Grand Slam titles, except the French Open. 

Roland Garros is a great example of red clay. Clay tournaments are played in early summer. That’s why it is hard to perform under the scorching sun. However, a few players have managed to slay the clay and perform while soaking up all the pressure from every corner.

In this article, we will take a look at the top five players with the most wins on clay after 100 matches in the Open Era, including Davis Cup ties.

5. Tom Okker: 82 wins

The only name on the list who doesn’t have a singles Grand Slam title is Tom Okker, who had a great playing style. The Flying Dutchman witnessed his prime years between 1968 and 1972 when he reached at least the semifinals of every Major. He won two men’s doubles Grand Slam titles.

However, one record he will always be remembered for is winning 82 of his first 100 matches on clay.

4. Carlos Alcaraz: 82 wins

The only active player on the list, Carlos Alcaraz, found a spot on the list after he beat Frenchman Arthur Fils in the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters 2025. At just 21, Carlos Alcaraz is the defending French Open champion and has won the Madrid Open twice in his professional career.

The Spanish tennis star is solidifying his place in the tennis world as a strong all-court star with four Grand Slam titles already under his belt.

3. Mats Wilander: 84 wins

Three-time Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander won 84 out of his initial 100 matches on the tour on the red dirt. Turning pro in 1979, the former Swedish tennis star enjoyed playing on clay much like the hardcourt.

The biggest breakthrough of his career came in 1982 when he won the French Open with a resounding victory over Argentina’s Guillermo Vilas.

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2. Rafael Nadal: 88 wins

The ‘King of Clay’ Rafael Nadal won 88 of his first 90 matches on red clay. He turned professional in 2001, but fitness concerns and injuries forced him to postpone his Grand Slam debut and withdraw from several tournaments.

He won the French Open in his first appearance at the tournament in 2005, and the rest is history. Rafael Nadal’s dominance on clay is expected to stay unparalleled in the sport.

1. Ken Rosewall: 90 wins

Australian tennis legend Ken Rosewall tops the list with a success percentage of 90% on the red dirt in his initial 100 matches. Rosewall debuted in the Amateur era in 1956. However, this list only includes his Open era statistics, which began in 1968.

Additionally, Ken Rosewall was also the first French Open champion of the Open Era. He defeated countryman and fellow legend Rod Laver in four sets.

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