1974 US Open (tennis)
| 1974 US Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 26 August – 8 September |
| Edition | 94th |
| Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Forest Hills, Queens, USA |
| Venue | West Side Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's Singles | |
 Jimmy Connors | |
| Women's Singles | |
|
Billie Jean King | |
| Men's Doubles | |
|
Bob Lutz / Stan Smith | |
| Women's Doubles | |
|
Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King | |
| Mixed Doubles | |
Pam Teeguarden /  Geoff Masters | |
The 1974 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the Forest Hills, Queens in New York City, USA. 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 girl's championships was introduced in 1974 and it was the last year the tournament was played on grass courts. [1]
Seniors
Men's singles
Jimmy Connors defeated 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
Billie Jean King defeated Evonne Goolagong Cawley, 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
Bob Lutz / Stan Smith defeated 
Patricio Cornejo / Jaime Fillol, 6–3, 6–3
Women's doubles
Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated 
Françoise Dürr / 
Betty Stöve, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4
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
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Ilana Kloss defeated 
Mima Jaušovec, 6–4, 6–3
References
- ↑ "The greatest achievements in US Open history". US Open. August 27, 2009. Archived 2009-09-03
- ↑ "A Man for All Surfaces". US Open. August 27, 2009. Archived 2009-09-03
External links
| Preceded by 1974 Wimbledon Championships |
Grand Slams | Succeeded by 1975 Australian Open |