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J. Newcombe def. C. Drysdale

31-30 25-31 5-2

Match Information

Date Feb 1, 1968
Tournament Wct World Cup
Category ATP 250
Surface Carpet
RoundRR
Winner J. Newcombe
Score31-30 25-31 5-2
Loser C. Drysdale

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Pre-match Comparison

FieldJ. NewcombeC. Drysdale
Country AUS RSA
Birth dateMay 23, 1944May 26, 1941
Age2326
Height183188
HandednessRight-HandedRight-Handed
Backhand style——
Ranking (entering)——
Ranking points (entering)——
Elo (entering)1,5131,512
Career W-L556–224402–253
Career earnings$1,062,408—
Pre-match H2H
J. Newcombe 1 – 0 C. Drysdale

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