1974 Washington Star International Explained

Date:July 23–29
Edition:6th
Category:Grand Prix (Grade AA)
Prize Money:$100,000
Draw:64S / 32D
Surface:Clay / outdoor
Location:Washington, D.C., United States
Venue:Washington Tennis Stadium
Champs: Harold Solomon[1]
Champd: Tom Gorman / Marty Riessen[2]
Main Name:Washington Open (tennis) Washington Open

The 1974 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. It was categorized as an AA tournament and was part of the 1974 Grand Prix circuit. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held at the Washington Tennis Stadium in Washington, D.C. from July 23 through July 29, 1974. Eleventh-seeded Harold Solomon won the singles title and earned $16,000 prize money in a final that was played over two days due to rain.[3]

Finals

Singles

Harold Solomon defeated Guillermo Vilas 1–6, 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

Tom Gorman / Marty Riessen defeated Patricio Cornejo / Jaime Fillol 7–5, 6–1

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1974 Washington – Singles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. Web site: 1974 Washington – Doubles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. Book: World of Tennis '75: a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1975. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362002171. 82–84. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).