Arthur Ashe def. John Newcombe
6-4 6-4 4-6 1-6 6-3
Arthur Ashe defeated John Newcombe 6-4 6-4 4-6 1-6 6-3 in the 1968 Wimbledon round of 16 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 24 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,799 | 1,639 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $1,062,408 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ove Bengtson | 11-9 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1968 | R32 |
| Ismail El Shafei | 6-1 6-2 9-7 | W | — | Match data | Jun 28, 1968 | R64 |
| Eduardo Zuleta | 6-1 6-2 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Jun 26, 1968 | R128 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Okker | 7-9 9-7 9-7 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1968 | QF |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd | 7-5 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1968 | R32 |
| John Alexander | 6-1 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1968 | R64 |
| Owen Davidson | 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 1968 | R128 |