Cliff Drysdale def. John Newcombe
31-29 27-31 5-2
Cliff Drysdale defeated John Newcombe 31-29 27-31 5-2 in the 1968 Buffalo Wct quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Cliff Drysdale | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | AUS |
| Birth date | May 26, 1941 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| Height | 188 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,539 | 1,555 |
| Current career W-L | 397–251 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,062,408 |
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