ATP Port Elizabeth Wct 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

Roger Taylor won the 1968 Port Elizabeth Wct, defeating Tony Roche 10-8 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on hard courts in Port Elizabeth WCT, from October 10 to October 16, 1968. The match log contains 8 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Tony Roche , 10-8
Dates
Oct 10 — Oct 16
Location
Port Elizabeth WCT
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money

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

Results

Match type

8 recorded singles results

Port Elizabeth Wct 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Roger Taylor 10-8 Tony Roche H2H Match data Oct 16, 1968* F
SF (2)
Tony Roche 10-6 Nikola Pilic H2H Match data Oct 15, 1968* SF
Roger Taylor 10-4 John Newcombe H2H Match data Oct 15, 1968* SF Upset: winner had a 12 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
QF (4)
Tony Roche 7-1 Raymond Moore H2H Match data Oct 15, 1968* QF
John Newcombe 7-3 Pierre Barthes H2H Match data Oct 15, 1968* QF
Nikola Pilic 7-3 Earl Butch Buchholz H2H Match data Oct 15, 1968* QF
Roger Taylor 7-1 Cliff Drysdale H2H Match data Oct 15, 1968* QF
R16 (1)
Pierre Barthes 7-5 Marty Riessen H2H Match data Oct 14, 1968* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Port Elizabeth Wct.

Most Finals

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

  1. Roger Taylor 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Roger Taylor 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Cliff Drysdale 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Port Elizabeth Wct finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Roger Taylor 10-8 Tony Roche H2H Match data 1968 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Port Elizabeth Wct held?
Port Elizabeth Wct is held in Port Elizabeth WCT.
Who won the most recent Port Elizabeth Wct?
The 1968 Port Elizabeth Wct was won by Roger Taylor, who defeated Tony Roche 10-8.
When was the first Port Elizabeth Wct played?
The first edition of Port Elizabeth Wct was held in 1968.
What surface is Port Elizabeth Wct played on?
Port Elizabeth Wct is played on hard courts.