ATP Port Elizabeth 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

Marty Riessen won the 1968 Port Elizabeth, defeating Thomaz Koch 6-4 6-4 8-6 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on hard courts in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, from January 2 to January 8, 1968. The match log contains 18 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Thomaz Koch , 6-4 6-4 8-6
Dates
Jan 2 — Jan 8
Location
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Port Elizabeth 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Marty Riessen 6-4 6-4 8-6 Thomaz Koch H2H Match data Jan 8, 1968* F
SF (2)
Thomaz Koch 7-5 8-6 Raymond Moore H2H Match data Jan 7, 1968* SF
Marty Riessen 6-4 6-2 J. Mandarino H2H Match data Jan 7, 1968* SF
QF (4)
Thomaz Koch 6-1 7-9 7-5 Bob Hewitt H2H Match data Jan 7, 1968* QF
J. Mandarino 6-3 6-4 Wilhelm Bungert H2H Match data Jan 7, 1968* QF
Marty Riessen 8-6 2-6 6-3 Jan Leschly Match data Jan 7, 1968* QF
Raymond Moore 6-3 6-8 6-0 Jackie Saul Match data Jan 7, 1968* QF
R16 (8)
J. Mandarino 7-5 6-8 9-7 Robert Maud H2H Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Jan Leschly 6-1 6-0 Mark Cox Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Jackie Saul 1-6 7-5 6-0 Clark Graebner Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Thomaz Koch 6-36-3 Alfred Schwartz Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Marty Riessen 6-2 6-1 Frew Mcmillan H2H Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Bob Hewitt 8-6 6-3 Hans Joachim Ploetz H2H Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Wilhelm Bungert 6-4 6-3 Rohan Summers Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Raymond Moore 7-5 6-3 Tom Okker H2H Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
R32 (3)
Marty Riessen 6-0 6-1 Graydon Garner H2H Match data Jan 5, 1968* R32
Alfred Schwartz 5-7 6-3 10-8 Torben Ulrich Match data Jan 5, 1968* R32
Wilhelm Bungert 6-4 6-4 Rauty Krog Match data Jan 5, 1968* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Port Elizabeth.

Most Finals

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

  1. Marty Riessen 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Marty Riessen 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Alfred Schwartz 1 appearance

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Port Elizabeth finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Marty Riessen 6-4 6-4 8-6 Thomaz Koch H2H Match data 1968 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Port Elizabeth held?
Port Elizabeth is held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Port Elizabeth?
The 1968 Port Elizabeth was won by Marty Riessen, who defeated Thomaz Koch 6-4 6-4 8-6.
When was the first Port Elizabeth played?
The first edition of Port Elizabeth was held in 1968.
What surface is Port Elizabeth played on?
Port Elizabeth is played on hard courts.