Bob Hewitt def. Jan Kodes
3-6 6-1 8-6 2-6 6-2
Bob Hewitt defeated Jan Kodes 3-6 6-1 8-6 2-6 6-2 in the 1968 Italian Open round of 16 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 | Jan Kodes |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | CZE |
| Birth date | Jan 12, 1940 | Mar 1, 1946 |
| Age | 28 | 22 |
| Height | 190 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,675 | 1,609 |
| Current career W-L | 285–177 | 471–276 |
| Current career earnings | $613,837 | $693,197 |
Path
Bob Hewitt's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Pietrangeli | 6-2 8-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 12, 1968 | QF |
Jan Kodes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricio Rodriguez Chi | 6-2 4-6 3-6 7-5 6-0 | W | — | Match data | May 9, 1968 | R32 |
| Giuseppe Merlo | 7-5 6-1 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 8, 1968 | R64 |
| Onny Parun | 6-3 4-6 6-2 2-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 7, 1968 | R128 |