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
editMen's singles
edit Jimmy Connors defeated Arthur Ashe 7–6, 6–3, 6–1
Women's singles
edit Kerry Melville defeated Dianne Fromholtz 6–3, 7–5
Men's doubles
edit Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated 
Tom Okker / Marty Riessen 7–5, 6–4, 6–3
Women's doubles
edit Ilana Kloss / Kerry Melville defeated Margaret Court / Dianne Fromholtz 6–2, 6–3
References
edit- ↑ "1974 Johannesburg – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ↑ "1974 Johannesburg – Men's doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75: a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 114–116. ISBN 9780362002171.
- ↑ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 178, 193.