1968 Paris Open
Encyclopedia
The 1968 Paris Open was a tennis
tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the inaugural edition of the Paris Open (later known as the Paris Masters
). It took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
in Paris, France, beginning on February 9, 1968.
Only a singles event was held, which was won by Milan Holeček
.
Milan Holeček
defeated
Bob Carmichael
6–4, 10–8, 3–6, 6–3
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the inaugural edition of the Paris Open (later known as the Paris Masters
Paris Masters
The Paris Masters is an annual tennis tournament for male professional players held in Paris, France. It is played indoors at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. The event is part of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 on the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour...
). It took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Opened in 1984, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, often abbreviated as POPB or Bercy, is an indoor sports arena on boulevard de Bercy located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris...
in Paris, France, beginning on February 9, 1968.
Only a singles event was held, which was won by Milan Holeček
Milan Holeček
Milan Holeček , is a former professional tennis player from Czechoslovakia, who retired in 1976. He reached a career-high ranking of No. 71 in singles on April 19, 1974.-Wins :-Wins :...
.
Men's Singles
Milan HolečekMilan Holeček
Milan Holeček , is a former professional tennis player from Czechoslovakia, who retired in 1976. He reached a career-high ranking of No. 71 in singles on April 19, 1974.-Wins :-Wins :...
defeated
Bob CarmichaelBob Carmichael
Bob "Nails" Carmichael was an Australian tennis player and coach.As a player, Carmichael won 1 singles title and 12 doubles titles, and achieved a top 10 ranking in 1970. Partnering Allan Stone, he reached the doubles final of the 1974 Australian Open...
6–4, 10–8, 3–6, 6–3
- It was Holecek's only title of the year and the 1st of his career.