1974 Italian Open (tennis)
| 1974 Italian Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 26 May - 3 June |
| Edition | 31st |
| Category | Grand Prix (AA) |
| Draw | 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 while the women's tournament was part of the 1974 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The tournament was held from 26 May through 3 June, 1974. The singles titles were won by Björn Borg and Chris Evert.[3][4][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 ret.
References
- ^ "ATP – 1974 Rome Men's Singles draw". ATP.
- ^ "ATP – 1974 Rome Men's Doubles draw". ATP.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75: a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 75–78. ISBN 9780362002171.
- ^ "Borg Suprises Nastase for Title". Schenectady Gazette. Jun 4, 1974.
- ^ "Tireless Borg halts Nastase for crown". St. Petersburg Times. Jun 4, 1974.