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1968 German Open Championships
The 1968 German Open Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor red clay courts. It was the 60th edition of the tournament, the first one in the Open Era, and took place at the Am Rothenbaum in Hamburg, West Germany, from 5 August through 13 August 1968. John Newcombe and Annette Du Plooy won the singles titles.[3]
| 1968 German Open Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 5–13 August |
| Edition | 60th |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Hamburg, West Germany |
| Venue | Am Rothenbaum |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
| John Newcombe[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| Annette Du Plooy | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Tom Okker / Marty Riessen[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Annette Du Plooy / Pat Walkden | |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Annette Du Plooy / Frew McMillan | |
Finals edit
Men's singles edit
John Newcombe defeated Cliff Drysdale 6–3, 6–2, 6–4
Women's singles edit
Annette Du Plooy defeated Judy Tegart 6–1, 7–6
Men's doubles edit
Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated John Newcombe / Tony Roche 6–4, 6–4, 7–5
Women's doubles edit
Annette Du Plooy / Pat Walkden defeated Winnie Shaw / Judy Tegart 6–3, 7–5
Mixed doubles edit
Annette Du Plooy / Frew McMillan defeated Pat Walkden / Anderson 6–1, 12–10
References edit
- ^ "1968 Hamburg – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1968 Hamburg – Men's doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1969). BP Yearbook of World Tennis. London: Ward Lock. pp. 103–105. ISBN 978-0706318241. OCLC 502175694.
External links edit
- Official website (in German)
- Official website
- Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tournament profile
- International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament edition details