John Newcombe def. Pierre Barthes

19-21 2-18 21-19

John Newcombe defeated Pierre Barthes 19-21 2-18 21-19 in the 1968 Newport Wct round robin on grass courts on August 12, 1968.

Match Information

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Player Comparison

FieldJohn NewcombePierre Barthes
Country AUS FRA
Birth dateMay 23, 1944Sep 13, 1941
Age2426
Height183 cm
HandednessRight-HandedRight-Handed
Backhand styleOne-Handed Backhand
Ranking (entering)
Ranking points (entering)
Elo (entering)1,6901,443
Current career W-L544–220185–190
Current career earnings$1,062,408$8,040

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