ATP Hobart 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

Ray Ruffels won the 1968 Hobart, defeating Graham Stilwell 3-6 6-8 7-5 7-5 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on grass courts in Hobart, Australia, from December 30, 1968 to January 5, 1969. The match log contains 22 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Graham Stilwell , 3-6 6-8 7-5 7-5 6-2
Dates
Dec 30 — Jan 5
Location
Hobart, Australia
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Hobart 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Ray Ruffels 3-6 6-8 7-5 7-5 6-2 Graham Stilwell H2H Match data Jan 5, 1969* F
SF (2)
Graham Stilwell 6-4 6-8 1-6 6-4 6-2 Allan Stone H2H Match data Jan 4, 1969* SF
Ray Ruffels 20-18 4-6 9-7 6-1 Dick Crealy H2H Match data Jan 4, 1969* SF
QF (4)
Graham Stilwell 6-3 14-16 6-2 Bob Giltinan H2H Match data Jan 4, 1969* QF
Dick Crealy 7-5 6-4 Henry Ladyman Match data Jan 4, 1969* QF
Ray Ruffels 6-0 6-0 Remzi Aydin Match data Jan 4, 1969* QF
Allan Stone 6-2 3-6 6-3 Peter Curtis H2H Match data Jan 4, 1969* QF
R16 (6)
Ray Ruffels 6-2 6-1 Philip Holton Match data Jan 3, 1969* R16
Dick Crealy 7-5 6-4 Sutarjo Sugiarto Match data Jan 3, 1969* R16
Bob Giltinan 7-5 6-3 Phil Dent H2H Match data Jan 3, 1969* R16
Allan Stone 6-4 6-2 Wayne Reid Match data Jan 3, 1969* R16
Peter Curtis 6-4 8-6 Cedric Mason Match data Jan 3, 1969* R16
Graham Stilwell 6-1 6-1 Tony Hammond Match data Jan 3, 1969* R16
R32 (7)
Bob Giltinan 6-1 6-3 J Glassen Match data Jan 2, 1969* R32
Peter Curtis 6-4 6-1 W Field Match data Jan 2, 1969* R32
Allan Stone 6-3 6-1 Christian Janssens Match data Jan 2, 1969* R32
Graham Stilwell 6-3 3-6 8-6 Richard Coulthard Match data Jan 2, 1969* R32
Phil Dent 6-2 6-3 Gondo Widjojo Match data Jan 2, 1969* R32
Dick Crealy 4-1 (ret.) Syd Ball H2H Match data Jan 2, 1969* R32
Ray Ruffels 6-4 6-3 Bill Lloyd Match data Jan 2, 1969* R32
R64 (2)
J Glassen (w/o) Peter Campbell Match data Jan 1, 1969* R64
Bob Giltinan 5-7 6-1 6-1 Graham Holloway Match data Jan 1, 1969* R64

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Hobart.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Graham Stilwell 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Ray Ruffels 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Allan Stone 1 appearance

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Hobart finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Ray Ruffels 3-6 6-8 7-5 7-5 6-2 Graham Stilwell H2H Match data 1968 Grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hobart held?
Hobart is held in Hobart, Australia.
Who won the most recent Hobart?
The 1968 Hobart was won by Ray Ruffels, who defeated Graham Stilwell 3-6 6-8 7-5 7-5 6-2.
When was the first Hobart played?
The first edition of Hobart was held in 1968.
What surface is Hobart played on?
Hobart is played on grass courts.