1968 US Open – Men's singles
Arthur Ashe defeated Tom Okker in the final, 14–12, 5–7, 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1968 U.S. Open. It was his first major singles title, and Ashe became the first African-American man to win a major. This was the first edition of the tournament open to professional players, a period in tennis history known as the Open Era.
| Men's singles | |
|---|---|
| 1968 US Open | |
| Champion | Arthur Ashe |
| Runner-up | Tom Okker |
| Score | 14–12, 5–7, 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 |
| Draw | 96 |
| Seeds | 16 |
John Newcombe was the defending champion, but lost in the quarterfinals to Clark Graebner.
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