1974 New Zealand Open
1974 New Zealand Open | |
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Date | 7 – 13 January |
Edition | 7th |
Category | Independent |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $20,000 |
Surface | Grass |
Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
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The 1974 New Zealand Open, also known as Benson and Hedges Open for sponsorship reasons, was a professional men's tennis tournament held in Auckland, New Zealand. It was an independent event, i.e. not part of the 1974 Grand Prix or 1974 World Championship Tennis circuit. The tournament was played on outdoor grass courts and was held from 7 January through 13 January 1974. Björn Borg and Evonne Goolagong won the singles titles.[2]
Finals[]
Men's Singles[]
Björn Borg defeated
Onny Parun 6–4, 6–3, 6–1
- It was Borg's first singles title of his career.
Women's Singles[]
Evonne Goolagong defeated
Ann Kiyomura 6–3, 6–1
Men's Doubles[]
Syd Ball /
Bob Giltinan defeated
Ray Ruffels /
Allan Stone 6–1, 6–4
References[]
- ^ "1974 Auckland Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Sports Whirl". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Associated Press. 17 January 1974. p. 23 – via Google News Archive.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1974 in New Zealand tennis
- ATP Auckland Open
- January 1974 sports events in New Zealand
- 1974 in tennis