ATP Durban Wct 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

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John Newcombe won the 1968 Durban Wct, defeating Tony Roche 6-3 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on hard courts in Durban, South Africa, from October 6 to October 12, 1968.

Champion
John Newcombe
def. Tony Roche , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Oct 6 — Oct 12
Location
Durban, South Africa
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Oct 12, 1968* F John Newcombe 6-3 6-4 Tony Roche H2H Match data
BR (1)
Oct 6, 1968 BR Raymond Moore 6-4 2-6 6-4 Marty Riessen H2H Match data
SF (2)
Oct 11, 1968* SF John Newcombe 8-6 9-7 Raymond Moore H2H Match data
Oct 11, 1968* SF Tony Roche 6-3 6-4 Marty Riessen H2H Match data
QF (4)
Oct 11, 1968* QF Raymond Moore 6-3 2-6 10-8 Earl Butch Buchholz H2H Match data
Oct 11, 1968* QF John Newcombe 6-8 6-3 6-1 Pierre Barthes H2H Match data
Oct 11, 1968* QF Marty Riessen 1-6 6-3 8-6 Cliff Drysdale H2H Match data
Oct 11, 1968* QF Tony Roche 14-12 6-2 Nikola Pilic H2H Match data
R16 (1)
Oct 10, 1968* R16 Marty Riessen 6-3 11-13 8-6 Roger Taylor H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
John Newcombe 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1968 Hard John Newcombe 6-3 6-4 Tony Roche H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Durban Wct held?
Durban Wct is held in Durban, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Durban Wct?
The 1968 Durban Wct was won by John Newcombe 6-3 6-4.
Who has won the most Durban Wct titles?
John Newcombe has won 1 Durban Wct title, the most by any player.
When was the first Durban Wct played?
The first edition of Durban Wct was held in 1968.
What surface is Durban Wct played on?
Durban Wct is played on hard courts.