ATP Bristol 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Nikola Pilic won the 1970 Bristol, defeating Rod Laver 6-3 1-6 6-3 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on grass courts in Bristol, United Kingdom, from June 8 to June 14, 1970.

Champion
Nikola Pilic
def. Rod Laver , 6-3 1-6 6-3
Dates
Jun 8 — Jun 14
Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Round of 32
Nikola Pilic 3-6 16-14 10-8
Tom Okker
Graham Stilwell 6-2 0-6 6-4
Bob Carmichael
Marty Riessen 6-2 6-3
Paul Hutchins
Jim Mcmanus 8-6 1-6 6-4
Ismail El Shafei
John Newcombe
BYE
Tom Gorman 6-2 6-4
Premjit Lall
Pierre Barthes 6-4 6-3
Cliff Richey
Roger Taylor 6-3 10-8
Jaime Fillol
Rod Laver
BYE
Jaidip Mukerjea 6-4 9-7
Ron Holmberg
Cliff Drysdale 6-2 4-6 7-5
Torben Ulrich
Bill Bowrey 8-6 6-3
Jim Osborne
Owen Davidson 6-2 6-3
Roy Barth
Dennis Ralston 6-3 6-4
Peter Curtis
Fred Stolle 4-6 7-5 6-2
Patricio Cornejo
Raymond Moore 6-4 9-7
Mark Cox
Round of 16
Nikola Pilic 6-1 10-8
Graham Stilwell
Marty Riessen 6-3 6-2
Jim Mcmanus
John Newcombe 6-3 6-4
Tom Gorman
Pierre Barthes 3-6 11-9 17-15
Roger Taylor
Rod Laver 6-4 6-2
Jaidip Mukerjea
Cliff Drysdale 6-4 6-4
Bill Bowrey
Owen Davidson 6-1 8-6
Dennis Ralston
Fred Stolle 6-3 6-2
Raymond Moore
Quarterfinals
Nikola Pilic 4-6 9-7 7-5
Marty Riessen
John Newcombe 7-5 6-1
Pierre Barthes
Rod Laver 7-5 6-2
Cliff Drysdale
Owen Davidson 13-11 6-3
Fred Stolle
Semifinals
Nikola Pilic 4-6 14-12 8-6
John Newcombe
Rod Laver 4-6 6-2 8-6
Owen Davidson
Final
Nikola Pilic 6-3 1-6 6-3
Rod Laver

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Johan Kriek 2
Arthur Ashe 1
Bob Hewitt 1
Christian Saceanu 1
Eric Jelen 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1989 Grass Eric Jelen 6-4 3-6 7-5 Nick Brown H2H Match data
1988 Grass Christian Saceanu 6-4 2-6 6-2 Ramesh Krishnan — Match data
1987 Grass Kelly Evernden 6-4 7-6 Tim Wilkison H2H Match data
1986 Grass Vijay Amritraj 7-6 1-6 8-6 Henri Leconte H2H Match data
1985 Grass Marty Davis 4-6 6-3 7-5 Glenn Layendecker H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bristol held?
Bristol is held in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Bristol?
The 1989 Bristol was won by Eric Jelen 6-4 3-6 7-5.
Who has won the most Bristol titles?
Johan Kriek has won 2 Bristol titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Bristol played?
The first edition of Bristol was held in 1968.
What surface is Bristol played on?
Bristol is played on grass courts.