1974 South African Open (tennis) explained

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.[1] [2]

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

Notes and References

  1. Book: World of Tennis '75: a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1975. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362002171. 114–116. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
  2. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 178, 193. John Dolan.