ATP Houston Wct 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

Earl Butch Buchholz won the 1968 Houston Wct, defeating Dennis Ralston 31-28 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on carpet courts in houston wct, from February 13 to February 19, 1968. The match log contains 13 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Earl Butch Buchholz
def. Dennis Ralston , 31-28
Dates
Feb 13 — Feb 19
Location
houston wct
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type
Houston Wct 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Earl Butch Buchholz 31-28 Dennis Ralston H2H Match data Feb 19, 1968* F
RR (12)
Pierre Barthes 31-24 25-31 Earl Butch Buchholz H2H Match data Feb 13, 1968 RR
Dennis Ralston 31-21 25-31 Tony Roche H2H Match data Feb 13, 1968 RR
Cliff Drysdale 31-26 31-20 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Feb 13, 1968 RR
Dennis Ralston 31-28 31-25 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Feb 13, 1968 RR
Pierre Barthes 25-31 31-17 John Newcombe H2H Match data Feb 13, 1968 RR
Tony Roche 17-31 31-13 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Feb 13, 1968 RR
Cliff Drysdale 31-27 31-27 Tony Roche H2H Match data Feb 13, 1968 RR
Earl Butch Buchholz 31-26 31-19 John Newcombe H2H Match data Feb 13, 1968 RR
Pierre Barthes 28-31 31-26 Nikola Pilic H2H Match data Feb 13, 1968 RR
Nikola Pilic 27-31 31-22 John Newcombe H2H Match data Feb 13, 1968 RR
Dennis Ralston 31-28 31-19 Cliff Drysdale H2H Match data Feb 13, 1968 RR
Earl Butch Buchholz 31-22 31-24 Nikola Pilic H2H Match data Feb 13, 1968 RR

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Houston Wct.

Most Finals

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

  1. Dennis Ralston 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 3 players share this record.

  1. Dennis Ralston 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. 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

Recent Houston Wct finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Earl Butch Buchholz 31-28 Dennis Ralston H2H Match data 1968 Carpet

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Other ATP 250 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Houston Wct held?
Houston Wct is held in houston wct.
Who won the most recent Houston Wct?
The 1968 Houston Wct was won by Earl Butch Buchholz, who defeated Dennis Ralston 31-28.
When was the first Houston Wct played?
The first edition of Houston Wct was held in 1968.
What surface is Houston Wct played on?
Houston Wct is played on carpet courts.