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The '''1974 Italian Open''' was a combined men's and women's [[tennis]] tournament that was played by men on [[Clay court|outdoor clay courts]] at the [[Foro Italico]] in [[Rome]], [[Italy]]. The men's tournament was part of the [[1974 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix]] circuit while the women's tournament was part of the [[1974 WTA Tour|Women's International Grand Prix]] circuit. The tournament was held from 26 May through 3 June |
The '''1974 Italian Open''' was a combined men's and women's [[tennis]] tournament that was played by men on [[Clay court|outdoor clay courts]] at the [[Foro Italico]] in [[Rome]], [[Italy]]. The men's tournament was part of the [[1974 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix]] circuit while the women's tournament was part of the [[1974 WTA Tour|Women's International Grand Prix]] circuit. The tournament was held from 26 May through 3 June 1974. The singles titles were won by third-seeded [[Björn Borg]] and first-seeded [[Chris Evert]].<ref name=wot75>{{cite book|title=World of Tennis '75: a BP and Commercial Union yearbook|year=1975|publisher=Queen Anne Press|location=London|isbn=9780362002171|pages=75–78|editor=[[John Barrett (tennis)|John Barrett]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Borg Surprises Nastase for Title|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=R2gtAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OIkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1466%2C772517|newspaper=Schenectady Gazette|date=Jun 4, 1974}}</ref><ref name=sept>{{cite news|title=Tireless Borg halts Nastase for crown|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2vdRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=R3MDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2263%2C3252675|newspaper=St. Petersburg Times|date=Jun 4, 1974}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Chris Evert Victorious In Rome Tourney|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=M2xeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=b2ENAAAAIBAJ&pg=884%2C283143|newspaper=Observer-Reporter|date=Jun 3, 1974}}</ref> |
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World no. 2 [[Jimmy Connors]] and [[Evonne Goolagong]] were banned from playing in the 1974 Italian Open by [[Philippe Chatrier]], president of the [[French Tennis Federation]] (FTF), because both had signed contracts to play in the [[World TeamTennis|World Team Tennis]] league in the United States.<ref>{{cite news|title=Connors-Goolagong Lawsuit Thrown Out By French Judge|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_Eg0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=6GYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3931%2C210787|newspaper=Sarasota Herald-Tribune|date=Jun 1, 1974}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Italian Open Bars Connors From Playing|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NnMjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4WYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6466%2C3771924|newspaper=Sarasota Herald-Tribune|date=May 23, 1974}}</ref> The initial rounds in the men's event were played as best-of-three-set matches while the semifinal and final were played as best-of-five-set. Second-seeded [[Jan Kodeš]] was disqualified during his second round match against [[Tonino Zugarelli]] when he pushed referee Brunetti during an argument over a disputed line call. Borg's semifinal match against [[Guillermo Vilas]] was stopped at 1–1 in the final set due to darkness and was finished the next day. Borg won and had to follow-up by playing the final against titleholder [[Ilie Năstase]] only two hours later.<ref name=wot75/><ref name=sept/> |
World no. 2 [[Jimmy Connors]] and [[Evonne Goolagong]] were banned from playing in the 1974 Italian Open by [[Philippe Chatrier]], president of the [[French Tennis Federation]] (FTF), because both had signed contracts to play in the [[World TeamTennis|World Team Tennis]] league in the United States.<ref>{{cite news|title=Connors-Goolagong Lawsuit Thrown Out By French Judge|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_Eg0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=6GYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3931%2C210787|newspaper=Sarasota Herald-Tribune|date=Jun 1, 1974}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Italian Open Bars Connors From Playing|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NnMjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4WYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6466%2C3771924|newspaper=Sarasota Herald-Tribune|date=May 23, 1974}}</ref> The initial rounds in the men's event were played as best-of-three-set matches while the semifinal and final were played as best-of-five-set. Second-seeded [[Jan Kodeš]] was disqualified during his second round match against [[Tonino Zugarelli]] when he pushed referee Brunetti during an argument over a disputed line call. Borg's semifinal match against [[Guillermo Vilas]] was stopped at 1–1 in the final set due to darkness and was finished the next day. Borg won and had to follow-up by playing the final against titleholder [[Ilie Năstase]] only two hours later.<ref name=wot75/><ref name=sept/> |
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==Winners== |
==Winners== |
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===Men's Singles=== |
===Men's Singles=== |
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{{flagicon|SWE}} '''[[Björn Borg]]''' defeated {{flagicon|ROM|1965}} [[Ilie Năstase]] 6–3, 6–4, 6–2 |
{{flagicon|SWE}} '''[[Björn Borg]]''' defeated {{flagicon|ROM|1965}} [[Ilie Năstase]] 6–3, 6–4, 6–2 |
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===Women's Singles=== |
===Women's Singles=== |
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{{flagicon|USA|}} '''[[Chris Evert]]''' defeated {{flagicon|TCH}} [[Martina Navratilova]] 6–3, 6–3 |
{{flagicon|USA|}} '''[[Chris Evert]]''' defeated {{flagicon|TCH}} [[Martina Navratilova]] 6–3, 6–3 |
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===Men's Doubles=== |
===Men's Doubles=== |
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{{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Brian Gottfried]]''' / {{flagicon|MEX}} '''[[Raúl Ramírez]]''' defeated {{flagicon|ESP|1945}} [[Juan Gisbert]] / {{flagicon|ROM|1965}} [[Ilie Năstase]] 6–3, 6–2, 6–3 |
{{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Brian Gottfried]]''' / {{flagicon|MEX}} '''[[Raúl Ramírez]]''' defeated {{flagicon|ESP|1945}} [[Juan Gisbert]] / {{flagicon|ROM|1965}} [[Ilie Năstase]] 6–3, 6–2, 6–3 |
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===Women's Doubles=== |
===Women's Doubles=== |
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{{main|1974 Italian Open – Women's Doubles}} |
{{main|1974 Italian Open – Women's Doubles}} |
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{{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Chris Evert]]''' / {{flagicon|USSR}} '''[[Olga Morozova]]''' defeated {{flagicon|FRG}} [[Helga Masthoff]] / {{flagicon|FRG}} [[Heide Orth]] w.o.{{efn|name=retired|Masthoff retired before the final due to an injured knee.<ref name=wot75/>}} |
{{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Chris Evert]]''' / {{flagicon|USSR}} '''[[Olga Morozova]]''' defeated {{flagicon|FRG}} [[Helga Masthoff]] / {{flagicon|FRG}} [[Heide Orth]] w.o.{{efn|name=retired|Masthoff retired before the final due to an injured knee.<ref name=wot75/>}} |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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Revision as of 08:31, 19 June 2014
| 1974 Italian Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 26 May - 3 June |
| Edition | 31st |
| Category | Grand Prix (AA) |
| Draw | 64S/32D (men) 44S/22D (women) |
| Prize money | $90,000 |
| Surface | Clay court / outdoor |
| Location | Rome, Italy |
| Venue | Foro Italico |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Björn Borg [1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Men's doubles | |
Brian Gottfried /  Raúl Ramírez [2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
Chris Evert /  Olga Morozova | |
The 1974 Italian Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was played by men on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. The men's tournament was part of the 1974 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit while the women's tournament was part of the Women's International Grand Prix circuit. The tournament was held from 26 May through 3 June 1974. The singles titles were won by third-seeded Björn Borg and first-seeded Chris Evert.[3][4][5][6]
World no. 2 Jimmy Connors and Evonne Goolagong were banned from playing in the 1974 Italian Open by Philippe Chatrier, president of the French Tennis Federation (FTF), because both had signed contracts to play in the World Team Tennis league in the United States.[7][8] The initial rounds in the men's event were played as best-of-three-set matches while the semifinal and final were played as best-of-five-set. Second-seeded Jan Kodeš was disqualified during his second round match against Tonino Zugarelli when he pushed referee Brunetti during an argument over a disputed line call. Borg's semifinal match against Guillermo Vilas was stopped at 1–1 in the final set due to darkness and was finished the next day. Borg won and had to follow-up by playing the final against titleholder Ilie Năstase only two hours later.[3][5]
Winners
Men's Singles
Björn Borg defeated 
Ilie Năstase 6–3, 6–4, 6–2
Women's Singles
Chris Evert defeated 
Martina Navratilova 6–3, 6–3
Men's Doubles
Brian Gottfried / Raúl Ramírez defeated 
Juan Gisbert / Ilie Năstase 6–3, 6–2, 6–3
Women's Doubles
Chris Evert / Olga Morozova defeated 
Helga Masthoff / Heide Orth w.o.[a]
Notes
References
- ^ "ATP – 1974 Rome Men's Singles draw". ATP.
- ^ "ATP – 1974 Rome Men's Doubles draw". ATP.
- ^ a b c John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75: a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 75–78. ISBN 9780362002171.
- ^ "Borg Surprises Nastase for Title". Schenectady Gazette. Jun 4, 1974.
- ^ a b "Tireless Borg halts Nastase for crown". St. Petersburg Times. Jun 4, 1974.
- ^ "Chris Evert Victorious In Rome Tourney". Observer-Reporter. Jun 3, 1974.
- ^ "Connors-Goolagong Lawsuit Thrown Out By French Judge". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Jun 1, 1974.
- ^ "Italian Open Bars Connors From Playing". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. May 23, 1974.