Tom Okker def. Ken Rosewall
8-6 6-4 6-8 6-1
Tom Okker defeated Ken Rosewall 8-6 6-4 6-8 6-1 in the 1968 US Open semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Tom Okker | Ken Rosewall |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NED | AUS |
| Birth date | Feb 22, 1944 | Nov 2, 1934 |
| Age | 24 | 33 |
| Height | 177 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,837 | 1,805 |
| Current career W-L | 668–278 | 535–193 |
| Current career earnings | $1,257,200 | $1,602,700 |
Path
Tom Okker's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Gonzalez | 14-16 6-3 10-8 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Sep 9, 1968 | QF |
| Peter Curtis | 8-6 2-6 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1968 | R16 |
| Pierre Barthes | 6-2 13-11 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1968 | R32 |
| Lenny Schloss | 6-1 6-0 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Sep 2, 1968 | R64 |
Tom Okker's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ashe | 12-14 7-5 3-6 6-3 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 12, 1968 | F |
Ken Rosewall's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Ralston | 6-2 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1968 | QF |
| Ron Holmberg | 6-3 6-3 2-6 8-6 | W | — | Match data | Sep 7, 1968 | R16 |
| Marcello Lara | 6-1 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1968 | R32 |
| Tony Palafox | 6-0 6-1 6-0 | W | — | Match data | Sep 2, 1968 | R64 |
| Jimmy Parker | 6-3 6-3 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Aug 31, 1968 | R128 |