ATP Perth 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Bill Bowrey won the 1968 Perth, defeating Ray Ruffels 6-8 11-9 6-2 17-19 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on grass courts in Perth, Australia, from January 1 to January 7, 1968.

Champion
Bill Bowrey
def. Ray Ruffels , 6-8 11-9 6-2 17-19 6-4
Dates
Jan 1 — Jan 7
Location
Perth, Australia
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jan 7, 1968* F Bill Bowrey 6-8 11-9 6-2 17-19 6-4 Ray Ruffels H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jan 6, 1968* SF Ray Ruffels 18-16 6-2 Graham Stilwell H2H Match data
Jan 6, 1968* SF Bill Bowrey 6-2 6-4 6-2 Brian Bowman — Match data
QF (3)
Jan 6, 1968* QF Ray Ruffels 6-1 6-1 Richard Coulthard — Match data
Jan 6, 1968* QF Graham Stilwell 3-6 6-1 6-4 Max Senior H2H Match data
Jan 6, 1968* QF Bill Bowrey 6-4 6-2 Gary Penberthy H2H Match data
R16 (6)
Jan 5, 1968* R16 Max Senior 7-9 7-5 6-4 Tony Hammond — Match data
Jan 5, 1968* R16 Graham Stilwell 7-5 6-1 Allan Wall — Match data
Jan 5, 1968* R16 Bill Bowrey 6-0 6-1 David Morrison — Match data
Jan 5, 1968* R16 Brian Bowman 6-4 6-4 Tony Dawson — Match data
Jan 5, 1968* R16 Ray Ruffels 7-5 6-2 Harold Hunt — Match data
Jan 5, 1968* R16 Gary Penberthy 6-2 6-2 P Neck — Match data
R32 (7)
Jan 4, 1968* R32 Tony Dawson 6-2 6-1 G Thorpe — Match data
Jan 4, 1968* R32 Gary Penberthy 9-7 6-4 Philip Holton — Match data
Jan 4, 1968* R32 Max Senior 6-4 6-1 William Hodson — Match data
Jan 4, 1968* R32 Ray Ruffels 6-1 6-2 Peter Dyson — Match data
Jan 4, 1968* R32 Graham Stilwell 6-3 6-4 Peter Rigg H2H Match data
Jan 4, 1968* R32 Ron Hunt 4-6 (ret.) Peter Curtis — Match data
Jan 4, 1968* R32 Bill Bowrey 6-1 6-2 Max Patterson — Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Bill Bowrey 1
Colin Dibley 1
Harold Solomon 1
Marty Riessen 1
Ray Ruffels 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1980 Grass Colin Dibley 6-2 6-4 Chris Delaney H2H Match data
1977 Hard Vitas Gerulaitis 6-3 6-4 6-2 Geoff Masters H2H Match data
1976 Hard Ray Ruffels 6-0 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-2 Phil Dent H2H Match data
1975 Hard Harold Solomon 6-2 7-6 7-5 Sandy Mayer H2H Match data
1969 Grass Marty Riessen 6-3 6-4 2-6 2-6 6-1 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Perth held?
Perth is held in Perth, Australia.
Who won the most recent Perth?
The 1980 Perth was won by Colin Dibley 6-2 6-4.
Who has won the most Perth titles?
Bill Bowrey has won 1 Perth title, the most by any player.
When was the first Perth played?
The first edition of Perth was held in 1968.
What surface is Perth played on?
Perth is played on grass courts.