1974 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships

The 1974 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts (Har-Tru) at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, USA. It was classified as a Group AA category tournament and was part of the 1974 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 47th edition of the tournament and was held from August 20 through August 26, 1974. Fourth-seeded Björn Borg won the singles title and the accompanying $16,000 first prize money.[3][4] En route to the final Borg survived match points in both his quarterfinal match against Marty Riessen as well as his semifinal match against Jan Kodeš.[5] With his victory Borg became the youngest winner of the US Pro Championships at 18 years and two months, surpassing title-holder Jimmy Connors who did not defend his title but instead elected to play the Eastern Grass Court Championship in preparation for the US Open. After the final, which was watched by a crowd of almost 6,000, Okker commented "This was the first time I've played Björn Borg and at the moment I'm hoping it will be the last!".[3]

1974 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships
DateAugust 20–26
Edition47th
CategoryGrand Prix (Group AA)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationBoston, MA, U.S.
VenueLongwood Cricket Club
Champions
Singles
Björn Borg [1]
Doubles
Bob Lutz / Stan Smith [2]

Finals

Singles

Björn Borg defeated Tom Okker 7–6(7–3), 6–1, 6–1

  • It was Borg's 7th singles title of the year and of his career.

Doubles

Bob Lutz / Stan Smith defeated Marty Riessen / Hans-Jürgen Pohmann 3–6, 6–4, 6–3

References
  1. "1974 Boston – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1974 Boston – 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. 95–97. ISBN 9780362002171.
  4. "Borg Rips Okker For Pro Crown". Herald-Journal. August 27, 1974.
  5. "Golden Boy Of Tennis Is Too Much For Okker". Lewiston Evening Journal. August 27, 1974.
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