1974 US Open (tennis)
| 1974 US Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 26 August – 8 September |
| Edition | 94th |
| Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Forest Hills, Queens, US |
| Venue | West Side Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
| United States Jimmy Connors | |
| Women's singles | |
| United States Billie Jean King | |
| Men's doubles | |
| United States Bob Lutz / United States Stan Smith | |
| Women's doubles | |
| United States Rosemary Casals / United States Billie Jean King | |
| Mixed doubles | |
| United States Pam Teeguarden / Australia Geoff Masters | |
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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
United States Jimmy Connors defeated Australia Ken Rosewall, 6–1, 6–0, 6–1
- It was Connors 3rd career Grand Slam title, and his 1st US Open title. Connors' victory took just over an hour.[2]
Women's singles
United States Billie Jean King defeated Australia Evonne Goolagong, 3–6, 6–3, 7–5
- It was King's 11th career Grand Slam title, her 7th during the Open Era, and her 4th (and last) US Open title.
Men's doubles
United States Bob Lutz / United States Stan Smith defeated Chile Patricio Cornejo / Chile Jaime Fillol, 6–3, 6–3
Women's doubles
United States Rosemary Casals / United States Billie Jean King defeated France Françoise Dürr / Netherlands Betty Stöve, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4
Mixed doubles
United States Pam Teeguarden / Australia Geoff Masters defeated United States Chris Evert / United States Jimmy Connors, 6–1, 7–6
Juniors
Boys' singles
United States Billy Martin defeated United States Ferdi Taygan, 6–4, 6–2
Girls' singles
South Africa Ilana Kloss defeated Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Mima Jaušovec, 6–4, 6–3
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References
- ↑ "The greatest achievements in US Open history". US Open. August 27, 2009. Archived from the original on August 30, 2009. 2009-09-03
- ↑ "A Man for All Surfaces". US Open. August 27, 2009. Archived from the original on August 30, 2009. 2009-09-03