ATP Cannes Wct 1968 Draw & Results

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John Newcombe won the 1968 Cannes Wct, defeating Marty Riessen 7-5 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played August 1–7 on hard courts in Cannes WCT, France.

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Champion
def. Marty Riessen , 7-5 6-2
Dates
Aug 1 — Aug 7
Location
Cannes WCT, France
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

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Cannes Wct.

Most Finals

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

  1. John Newcombe 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. John Newcombe 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 Cannes Wct finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
John Newcombe 7-5 6-2 Marty Riessen H2H Match data 1968 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cannes Wct held?
Cannes Wct is held in Cannes WCT, France.
Who won the most recent Cannes Wct?
The 1968 Cannes Wct was won by John Newcombe, who defeated Marty Riessen 7-5 6-2.
When was the first Cannes Wct played?
The first edition of Cannes Wct was held in 1968.
What surface is Cannes Wct played on?
Cannes Wct is played on hard courts.