ATP Barcelona Nationals 1968 Draw & Results

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Manuel Santana won the 1968 Barcelona Nationals, defeating Manuel Orantes 6-4 3-6 6-2 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played November 11–17 on clay courts in Barcelona, Spain.

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Champion
Manuel Santana
def. Manuel Orantes , 6-4 3-6 6-2 6-2
Dates
Nov 11 — Nov 17
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Round of 32

Manuel Santana
BYE
J. Lopez Perez Fuster 6-2 6-8 6-3 6-3
Jose Oriol Serrano
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Manuel Orantes 6-1 6-1 6-0
Juan Cabezon
Luis Bruguera 7-5 6-1 6-3
Jorge Justo
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Juan Manuel Couder 6-2 6-1 6-1
Jose Cordon
Juan Ignacio Muntanola 6-2 6-2 5-7 6-2
Alberto Martorell

Round of 16

Manuel Santana (w/o)
J. Lopez Perez Fuster
Antonio Solana
BYE
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Manuel Orantes 6-3 6-2 6-3
Luis Bruguera
Antonio Martinez
BYE
Juan Manuel Couder 6-1 6-2 6-0
Juan Ignacio Muntanola
Jose Maria Gisbert
BYE

Quarterfinals

Manuel Santana 6-3 6-2 6-2
Antonio Solana
Juan Gisbert
BYE
Manuel Orantes 6-1 6-3 6-1
Antonio Martinez
Juan Manuel Couder 7-5 6-4 6-4
Jose Maria Gisbert

Semifinals

Manuel Santana 6-2 9-7 6-1
Juan Gisbert
Manuel Orantes 6-4 6-1 6-1
Juan Manuel Couder

Final

Manuel Santana 6-4 3-6 6-2 6-2
Manuel Orantes

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Barcelona Nationals.

Most Finals

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

  1. Manuel Orantes 1 final

Most Match Wins

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

  1. Manuel Orantes 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Alberto Martorell 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 Barcelona Nationals finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Manuel Santana 6-4 3-6 6-2 6-2 Manuel Orantes H2H Match data 1968 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other ATP 250 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barcelona Nationals held?
Barcelona Nationals is held in Barcelona, Spain.
Who is the latest recorded Barcelona Nationals winner?
The 1968 Barcelona Nationals was won by Manuel Santana, who defeated Manuel Orantes 6-4 3-6 6-2 6-2.
What is the earliest recorded Barcelona Nationals edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Barcelona Nationals in TennisDB is 1968.
What surface is Barcelona Nationals played on?
Barcelona Nationals is played on clay courts.