1974 South African Open (tennis)
| 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 |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Jimmy Connors [1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Kerry Melville | |
| Men's doubles | |
 Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan [2] | |
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]
Winners
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
References
- ^ "ATP – 1974 Johannesburg Men's Singles Draw". ATP.
- ^ "ATP – 1974 Johannesburg Men's Doubles Draw". ATP.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75: a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 114–116. ISBN 9780362002171.