ATP Boston 1 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Rod Laver won the 1968 Boston 1, defeating John Newcombe 6-4 6-4 9-7 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on grass courts in Boston 1, from June 12 to June 18, 1968.

Champion
Rod Laver
def. John Newcombe , 6-4 6-4 9-7
Dates
Jun 12 — Jun 18
Location
Boston 1
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jun 18, 1968* F Rod Laver 6-4 6-4 9-7 John Newcombe H2H Match data
BR (1)
Jun 12, 1968 BR Tony Roche (w/o) Dennis Ralston H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jun 17, 1968* SF Rod Laver 6-2 8-6 6-1 Dennis Ralston H2H Match data
Jun 17, 1968* SF John Newcombe 6-2 6-3 8-10 11-13 6-4 Tony Roche H2H Match data
QF (4)
Jun 17, 1968* QF Tony Roche 4-6 10-8 6-3 7-5 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data
Jun 17, 1968* QF John Newcombe 11-9 6-3 6-4 Earl Butch Buchholz H2H Match data
Jun 17, 1968* QF Dennis Ralston 5-7 6-4 10-8 6-2 Nikola Pilic H2H Match data
Jun 17, 1968* QF Rod Laver 10-8 6-4 6-1 Mal Anderson H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Jun 16, 1968* R16 Ken Rosewall 6-2 6-3 Roger Taylor H2H Match data
Jun 16, 1968* R16 Mal Anderson 6-2 5-7 7-5 Cliff Drysdale H2H Match data
Jun 16, 1968* R16 John Newcombe 6-4 6-3 Richard Gonzalez — Match data
Jun 16, 1968* R16 Rod Laver 6-3 6-4 Pierre Barthes H2H Match data
Jun 16, 1968* R16 Dennis Ralston 11-9 12-10 Tony Palafox — Match data
Jun 16, 1968* R16 Nikola Pilic 11-9 9-7 Barry Mackay H2H Match data
Jun 16, 1968* R16 Earl Butch Buchholz 6-3 6-2 Michael Davies — Match data
Jun 16, 1968* R16 Tony Roche 7-5 10-8 Alejandro Olmedo — Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Rod Laver 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1968 Grass Rod Laver 6-4 6-4 9-7 John Newcombe H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Boston 1 held?
Boston 1 is held in Boston 1.
Who won the most recent Boston 1?
The 1968 Boston 1 was won by Rod Laver 6-4 6-4 9-7.
Who has won the most Boston 1 titles?
Rod Laver has won 1 Boston 1 title, the most by any player.
When was the first Boston 1 played?
The first edition of Boston 1 was held in 1968.
What surface is Boston 1 played on?
Boston 1 is played on grass courts.