John Newcombe def. Nikola Pilic
6-4 6-2
John Newcombe defeated Nikola Pilic 6-4 6-2 in the 1968 Pretoria Wct quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John Newcombe | Nikola Pilic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | CRO |
| Birth date | May 23, 1944 | Aug 27, 1939 |
| Age | 24 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | 191 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,781 | 1,656 |
| Current career W-L | 544–220 | 301–249 |
| Current career earnings | $1,062,408 | — |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.