Bob Hewitt def. Nicola Pietrangeli
6-2 8-6 6-2
Bob Hewitt defeated Nicola Pietrangeli 6-2 8-6 6-2 in the 1968 Italian Open quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Bob Hewitt | Nicola Pietrangeli |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | ITA |
| Birth date | Jan 12, 1940 | Sep 11, 1933 |
| Age | 28 | 34 |
| Height | 190 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,694 | 1,717 |
| Current career W-L | 284–176 | 48–39 |
| Current career earnings | $613,837 | — |
Path
Bob Hewitt's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Kodes | 3-6 6-1 8-6 2-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 11, 1968 | R16 |
| Manuel Orantes | 7-9 6-4 6-1 5-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 9, 1968 | R32 |
| Alan Fox | 7-5 6-3 6-3 | W | — | Match data | May 8, 1968 | R64 |
| Sergio Palmieri | 7-5 6-3 6-1 | W | — | Match data | May 7, 1968 | R128 |
Bob Hewitt's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Metreveli | 6-2 6-2 6-2 | W | — | Match data | May 12, 1968 | SF |
Nicola Pietrangeli's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Castigliano | 6-1 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 11, 1968 | R16 |
| Gaetano Di Maso | 6-2 6-3 6-4 | W | — | Match data | May 9, 1968 | R32 |
| Gerald Battrick | 6-4 8-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 8, 1968 | R64 |
| Tomas Gonzalez | 6-0 6-1 6-2 | W | — | Match data | May 7, 1968 | R128 |