1974 South Pacific Championships Explained

The 1974 South Pacific Championships was an Association of Tennis Professionals men's tournament held at the Royal South Yarra Tennis Club in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia that was part of the 1974 Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 21 October until 27 October 1974.^[1] Second-seeded Dick Stockton won the singles title.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1974 South Pacific Championships – Singles. Dick Stockton defeated Geoff Masters 6–2, 6–3, 6–2

• It was Stockton's 3rd title of the year and the 6th of his career.

Doubles

See main article: 1974 South Pacific Championships – Doubles. Grover Raz Reid / Allan Stone defeated Mike Estep / Paul Kronk 7–6, 6–4

• It was Reid's 2nd title of the year and the 2nd of his career. It was Stone's 2nd title of the year and the 6th of his career.

External links

• ITF tournament edition details

Notes and References

1. News: Boost to tennis circuit . . 29 August 1974 . 1 (sporting section) . National Library of Australia.
2. Book: World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1975. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362002171. 130. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
3. News: Newcombe wins in first round . . 24 October 1974 . 22 . National Library of Australia.
4. News: Rising fast . . 29 October 1974 . 15 . National Library of Australia.