1974 South African Open (tennis)

The 1974 South African Open, also known by its sponsored name South African Breweries Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1974 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 71st edition of the tournament and was held from 18 November through 26 November 1974. Jimmy Connors and Kerry Melville won the singles titles.[3][4]

1974 South African Open
Date18–26 November
Edition71st
CategoryGrand Prix AA series
Draw64S
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Attendance107,000
Champions
Men's singles
United States Jimmy Connors[1]
Women's singles
Australia Kerry Melville
Men's doubles
South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan[2]
Women's doubles
South Africa Ilana Kloss / Australia Kerry Melville
← 1973 ·South African Open· 1975 →

Finals

Men's singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Arthur Ashe 7–6, 6–3, 6–1

Women's singles

Kerry Melville defeated Dianne Fromholtz 6–3, 7–5

Men's doubles

Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Tom Okker / Marty Riessen 7–5, 6–4, 6–3

Women's doubles

Ilana Kloss / Kerry Melville defeated Margaret Court / Dianne Fromholtz 6–2, 6–3

References