John Newcombe def. Bob Howe
6-4 6-2
John Newcombe defeated Bob Howe 6-4 6-2 in the 1970 Hoylake 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 | John Newcombe | Bob Howe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Birth date | May 23, 1944 | Aug 3, 1925 |
| Age | 26 | 44 |
| Height | 183 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,050 | 1,403 |
| Current career W-L | 544–220 | — |
| Current career earnings | $1,062,408 | — |
Path
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoff Roberts | 6-3 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Jul 16, 1970 | R32 |
John Newcombe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Bertram | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 18, 1970 | QF |
Bob Howe's path
No prior matches in this tournament.