Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Manuel Santana 1 final
ATP Helsinki 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule
Manuel Santana won the 1968 Helsinki, defeating Thomas Lejus 6-1 6-1 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on clay courts in Helsinki, Finland, from June 6 to June 12, 1968. The match log contains 10 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jun 6 — Jun 12
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
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| F (1) | ||||||
| Manuel Santana | 6-1 6-1 6-4 | Thomas Lejus | — | Match data | Jun 12, 1968* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Thomas Lejus | 6-4 6-0 | Pekka Saila | — | Match data | Jun 11, 1968* | SF |
| Manuel Santana | 6-4 11-13 8-6 | Marty Riessen | H2H | Match data | Jun 11, 1968* | SF |
| QF (3) | ||||||
| Marty Riessen | 6-3 5-7 6-3 | Bill Bowrey | H2H | Match data | Jun 11, 1968* | QF |
| Manuel Santana | 6-2 6-4 | Harald Elschenbroich | H2H | Match data | Jun 11, 1968* | QF |
| Pekka Saila | 8-6 6-4 | Tom Okker | H2H | Match data | Jun 11, 1968* | QF Upset: winner had a 11 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| R16 (4) | ||||||
| Marty Riessen | 6-2 6-1 | Junvelet | — | Match data | Jun 10, 1968* | R16 |
| Bill Bowrey | 6-3 6-3 | Inmeli | — | Match data | Jun 10, 1968* | R16 |
| Manuel Santana | 6-0 6-2 | Lars Lindlon | — | Match data | Jun 10, 1968* | R16 |
| Pekka Saila | 6-3 3-6 6-3 | Uwe Gottschalk | — | Match data | Jun 10, 1968* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Helsinki.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Manuel Santana 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Bill Bowrey 1 appearance
View the full Helsinki record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Santana | 6-1 6-1 6-4 | Thomas Lejus | — | Match data | 1968 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Helsinki held?
- Helsinki is held in Helsinki, Finland.
- Who won the most recent Helsinki?
- The 1968 Helsinki was won by Manuel Santana, who defeated Thomas Lejus 6-1 6-1 6-4.
- When was the first Helsinki played?
- The first edition of Helsinki was held in 1968.
- What surface is Helsinki played on?
- Helsinki is played on clay courts.