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.

Champions

Men's singles

John Newcombe defeated Cliff Drysdale 6–3, 6–2, 6–4

Women's singles

Annette Du Plooy defeated Judy Tegart 6–1, 7–6

Men's doubles

Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated John Newcombe / Tony Roche 6–4, 6–4, 7–5

Women's doubles

Annette Du Plooy / Pat Walkden defeated Winnie Shaw / Judy Tegart 6–3, 7–5

Mixed doubles

Annette Du Plooy / Frew McMillan defeated Pat Walkden / Anderson 6–1, 12–10