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Tennis tournament
1974 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships
DateAugust 20–26
Edition47th
CategoryGrand Prix (Group AA)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationChestnut Hill, Massachusetts
VenueLongwood Cricket Club
Champions
Singles
Sweden Björn Borg
Doubles
United States Bob Lutz / United States Stan Smith
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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 Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts in the United States. 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. En route to the final Borg survived match points in both his quarterfinal match against Marty Riessen and his semifinal match against Jan Kodeš. 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 Championships 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!".

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1974 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships – Singles

Sweden Björn Borg defeated Netherlands Tom Okker 7–6, 6–1, 6–1

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

Doubles

Main article: 1974 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships – Doubles

United States Bob Lutz / United States Stan Smith defeated United States Marty Riessen / West Germany 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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