John Newcombe def. Roger Taylor
21-10 18-21 21-19
John Newcombe defeated Roger Taylor 21-10 18-21 21-19 in the 1968 Newport Wct round robin on grass courts on August 12, 1968.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John Newcombe | Roger Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | GBR |
| Birth date | May 23, 1944 | Oct 14, 1941 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,680 | 1,458 |
| Current career W-L | 544–220 | 369–297 |
| Current career earnings | $1,062,408 | — |
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