1974 US Open (tennis) explained

The 1974 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City in the United States. The tournament ran from 26 August until 8 September. It was the 94th staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1974. The girls’ championship was introduced in 1974, and it was the last year the tournament was played on grass courts.[1]

Seniors

Men's singles

See main article: 1974 US Open – Men's singles. Jimmy Connors defeated Ken Rosewall, 6–1, 6–0, 6–1

Women's singles

See main article: 1974 US Open – Women's singles. Billie Jean King defeated Evonne Goolagong, 3–6, 6–3, 7–5

Men's doubles

See main article: 1974 US Open – Men's doubles. Bob Lutz / Stan Smith defeated Patricio Cornejo / Jaime Fillol, 6–3, 6–3

Women's doubles

See main article: 1974 US Open – Women's doubles. Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4

Mixed doubles

See main article: 1974 US Open – Mixed doubles. Pam Teeguarden / Geoff Masters defeated Chris Evert / Jimmy Connors, 6–1, 7–6

Juniors

Boys' singles

Billy Martin defeated Ferdi Taygan, 6–4, 6–2

Girls' singles

Ilana Kloss defeated Mima Jaušovec, 6–4, 6–3

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: The greatest achievements in US Open history . US Open . August 27, 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090830165518/http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2009-08-27/200908271251387759875.html . August 30, 2009 . 2009-09-03
  2. News: A Man for All Surfaces . US Open . August 27, 2009 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20090830165518/http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2009-08-27/200908271251387759875.html . August 30, 2009 . 2009-09-03