Match facts
Rome 1968PlayersAt the time of the match
| Bob Hewitt | Sergio Palmieri | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank at event | - | - |
| Ranking points | - | - |
| Seed | #3 | - |
| Country | RSA | ITA |
| Age | 28 | 22 |
| Plays | Right | Right |
| Height | 190 cm | - |
| 1968 season | 55 - 16 | 11 - 13 |
| Clay record | 102 - 58 (63.8%) | 14 - 21 (40%) |
| Career record | 299 - 181 (62.3%) | 16 - 24 (40%) |
Road in Rome1968
Bob Hewitt
Bob Hewitt7-56-36-1Round of 128Sergio PalmieriBob Hewitt7-56-36-3Round of 64Alan FoxBob Hewitt7-96-46-15-76-3Round of 32Manuel OrantesBob Hewitt3-66-18-62-66-2Round of 16Jan KodesBob Hewitt6-28-66-2QuarterfinalNicola PietrangeliBob Hewitt6-26-26-2SemifinalAlex MetreveliTom Okker10-86-86-11-66-0FinalBob Hewitt Sergio Palmieri
Bob Hewitt7-56-36-1Round of 128Sergio Palmieri