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
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Results

Match type

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for East London Wct.

Most Finals

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

  1. Cliff Drysdale 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. John Newcombe 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. 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
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
John Newcombe 10-6 Cliff Drysdale H2H Match data 1968 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other ATP 250 tournaments in 1968

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.