ATP Paris 2 1968 Draw & Results

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Rod Laver won the 1968 Paris 2, defeating John Newcombe 6-2 6-2 6-3 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played July 7–13 on clay courts in Paris, France.

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Champion
def. John Newcombe , 6-2 6-2 6-3
Dates
Jul 7 — Jul 13
Location
Paris, France
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money

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

Results

Match type

Round of 16

Richard Gonzalez 6-0 6-4 2-6 3-6 6-3
John Newcombe 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-2
Ken Rosewall 6-2 6-3 6-2
Fred Stolle 5-7 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-2

Quarterfinals

Rod Laver 7-5 6-2 6-3
John Newcombe 6-4 6-1 5-7 1-6 6-4
Fred Stolle 2-6 9-11 6-1 6-4 7-5

Semifinals

John Newcombe 6-4 6-1 4-6 5-7 6-1

Final

Rod Laver 6-2 6-2 6-3

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Paris 2.

Most Finals

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

  1. John Newcombe 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 2 players share this record.

  1. Fred Stolle 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Alejandro Olmedo 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Paris 2 finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Rod Laver 6-2 6-2 6-3 John Newcombe H2H Match data 1968 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Paris 2 held?
Paris 2 is held in Paris, France.
Who won the most recent Paris 2?
The 1968 Paris 2 was won by Rod Laver, who defeated John Newcombe 6-2 6-2 6-3.
When was the first Paris 2 played?
The first edition of Paris 2 was held in 1968.
What surface is Paris 2 played on?
Paris 2 is played on clay courts.