Pierre Barthes def. John Newcombe
4-6 6-2 6-2
Pierre Barthes defeated John Newcombe 4-6 6-2 6-2 in the 1968 Cape Town Wct quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Pierre Barthes | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | AUS |
| Birth date | Sep 13, 1941 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 27 | 24 |
| Height | — | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,555 | 1,845 |
| Current career W-L | 185–190 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $8,040 | $1,062,408 |
Path
Pierre Barthes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Taylor | 6-4 10-8 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 15, 1968 | R16 |
Pierre Barthes's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Drysdale | 2-8 | L | H2H | Match data | Oct 16, 1968 | SF |
John Newcombe's path
No prior matches in this tournament.