Where is East London Wct held?

East London Wct is held in East London WCT, South Africa.

Who won the most recent East London Wct?

The 1968 East London Wct was won by John Newcombe, who defeated Cliff Drysdale 10-6.

When was the first East London Wct played?

The first edition of East London Wct was held in 1968.

What surface is East London Wct played on?

East London Wct is played on hard courts.

ATP East London Wct 1968 Draw & Results

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John Newcombe won the 1968 East London Wct, defeating Cliff Drysdale 10-6 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played October 9–15 on hard courts in East London WCT, South Africa.

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Champion

John Newcombe

def. Cliff Drysdale , 10-6

Dates

Oct 9 — Oct 15

Location

East London WCT, South Africa

Results

8 recorded singles results

East London Wct 1968 match log
Winner	Score	Loser	H2H	Match Data	Date	Round
F (1)
John Newcombe	10-6	Cliff Drysdale	H2H	Match data	Oct 15, 1968*	F
SF (2)
Cliff Drysdale	11-9	Pierre Barthes	H2H	Match data	Oct 14, 1968*	SF
John Newcombe	11-9	Nikola Pilic	H2H	Match data	Oct 14, 1968*	SF
QF (4)
Pierre Barthes	13-11	Tony Roche	H2H	Match data	Oct 14, 1968*	QF
Cliff Drysdale	8-5	Roger Taylor	H2H	Match data	Oct 14, 1968*	QF
Nikola Pilic	8-3	Marty Riessen	H2H	Match data	Oct 14, 1968*	QF
John Newcombe	8-6	Raymond Moore	H2H	Match data	Oct 14, 1968*	QF
R16 (1)
Nikola Pilic	8-5	Earl Butch Buchholz	H2H	Match data	Oct 13, 1968*	R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for East London Wct.

Most Finals

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

Cliff Drysdale 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

John Newcombe 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

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 East London Wct finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
John Newcombe	10-6	Cliff Drysdale	H2H	Match data	1968	Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is East London Wct held?: East London Wct is held in East London WCT, South Africa.
Who won the most recent East London Wct?: The 1968 East London Wct was won by John Newcombe, who defeated Cliff Drysdale 10-6.
When was the first East London Wct played?: The first edition of East London Wct was held in 1968.
What surface is East London Wct played on?: East London Wct is played on hard courts.