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 | |
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Date | 18–26 November |
Edition | 71st |
Category | Grand Prix AA series |
Draw | 64S |
Prize money | $100,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Venue | Ellis Park Tennis Stadium |
Attendance | 107,000 |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
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Women's singles | |
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Men's doubles | |
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Women's doubles | |
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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
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