Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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John Newcombe 1 final
ATP Pretoria Wct 1968 Draw & Results
CompletedJohn Newcombe won the 1968 Pretoria Wct, defeating Tony Roche 11-9 4-6 6-3 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played September 26–October 2 on clay courts in Pretoria WCT, South Africa.
Full tournament history →Dates
Sep 26 — Oct 2
Location
Pretoria WCT, South Africa
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
9 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| John Newcombe | 11-9 4-6 6-3 | Tony Roche | H2H | Match data | Oct 2, 1968* | F |
| BR (1) | ||||||
| Earl Butch Buchholz | 6-4 6-4 | Marty Riessen | H2H | Match data | Oct 2, 1968* | BR |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| John Newcombe | 7-5 6-4 | Marty Riessen | H2H | Match data | Oct 1, 1968* | SF |
| Tony Roche | 6-4 6-3 | Earl Butch Buchholz | H2H | Match data | Oct 1, 1968* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Tony Roche | 8-6 4-6 6-3 | Roger Taylor | H2H | Match data | Oct 1, 1968* | QF |
| Earl Butch Buchholz | 6-3 7-5 | Cliff Drysdale | H2H | Match data | Oct 1, 1968* | QF |
| John Newcombe | 6-4 6-2 | Nikola Pilic | H2H | Match data | Oct 1, 1968* | QF |
| Marty Riessen | 6-4 6-2 | Raymond Moore | H2H | Match data | Oct 1, 1968* | QF |
| R16 (1) | ||||||
| Raymond Moore | 6-3 6-3 | Pierre Barthes | H2H | Match data | Sep 30, 1968* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Pretoria Wct.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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John Newcombe 3 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Cliff Drysdale 1 appearance
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 11-9 4-6 6-3 | Tony Roche | H2H | Match data | 1968 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Pretoria Wct held?
- Pretoria Wct is held in Pretoria WCT, South Africa.
- Who won the most recent Pretoria Wct?
- The 1968 Pretoria Wct was won by John Newcombe, who defeated Tony Roche 11-9 4-6 6-3.
- When was the first Pretoria Wct played?
- The first edition of Pretoria Wct was held in 1968.
- What surface is Pretoria Wct played on?
- Pretoria Wct is played on clay courts.