1974 Italian Open – Men's doubles explained

The 1974 Italian Open – Men's doubles was an event of the 1974 Italian Open tennis tournament and was played at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy from 26 May through 3 June 1974. The draw comprised 32 teams of which four were seeded. John Newcombe and Tom Okker were the defending doubles champions but did not compete in this edition. Unseeded Brian Gottfried and Raúl Ramírez won the doubles title, defeating second-seeded Andrés Gimeno and Ilie Năstase in the final, 6–3, 6–2, 6–3.[1] [2] [3]

Draw

Bottom half

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Notes and References

  1. Book: World of Tennis '75: a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1975. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362002171. 75–78. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
  2. News: Borg surprises Nastase for title. Schenectady Gazette. 4 June 1974.
  3. News: Tireless Borg halts Nastase for crown. St. Petersburg Times. 4 June 1974.