1974 South African Open (tennis)

The 1974 South African Open, also known by its sponsored name South African Breweries Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1974 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 71st edition of the tournament and was held from 18 November through 26 November 1974. Jimmy Connors and Kerry Melville won the singles titles.[3][4]

1974 South African Open
Date	18–26 November
Edition	71st
Category	Grand Prix AA series
Draw	64S
Prize money	$100,000
Surface	Hard / outdoor
Location	Johannesburg, South Africa
Venue	Ellis Park Tennis Stadium
Attendance	107,000
Champions
Men's Singles
Jimmy Connors [1]
Women's Singles
Kerry Melville
Men's Doubles
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan [2]
Women's Doubles
Ilana Kloss / Kerry Melville

Finals

Men's Singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Arthur Ashe 7–6, 6–3, 6–1

Women's Singles

Kerry Melville defeated Dianne Fromholtz 6–3, 7–5

Men's Doubles

Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Tom Okker / Marty Riessen 7–5, 6–4, 6–3

Women's Doubles

Ilana Kloss / Kerry Melville defeated Margaret Court / Dianne Fromholtz 6–2, 6–3

References

1. "1974 Johannesburg Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
2. "1974 Johannesburg Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
3. John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75: a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 114–116. ISBN 9780362002171.
4. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 178, 193.