1974 Australian Open Explained

The 1974 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne in Australia and was held from 26 December 1973 to 1 January 1974. It was the 62nd edition of the Australian Open and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Seniors

Men's singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Phil Dent, 7–6(9–7), 6–4, 4–6, 6–3[1]

Women's singles

See main article: 1974 Australian Open – Women's singles. Evonne Goolagong defeated Chris Evert, 7–6, 4–6, 6–0[2]

Men's doubles

See main article: 1974 Australian Open – Men's doubles. Ross Case / Geoff Masters defeated Syd Ball / Bob Giltinan, 3–6, 7–6, 6–2[3]

Women's doubles

See main article: 1974 Australian Open – Women's doubles. Evonne Goolagong / Peggy Michel defeated Kerry Harris / Kerry Melville, 7–5, 6–3[4]

Mixed doubles

Competition not held between 1970 and 1986.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1974 Men's Singles. Tennis Australia.
  2. Web site: 1974 Women's Singles. Tennis Australia.
  3. Web site: 1974 Men's Doubles. Tennis Australia.
  4. Web site: 1974 Women's Doubles. Tennis Australia.