1974 Australian Open


The 1974 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne in Australia and was held from 26 December 1973 to 1 January 1974. It was the 62nd edition of the Australian Open and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Seniors

Men's singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Phil Dent, 7–6, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3

Women's singles

Evonne Goolagong defeated Chris Evert, 7–6, 4–6, 6–0

Men's doubles

Ross Case / Geoff Masters defeated Syd Ball / Bob Giltinan, 3–6, 7–6, 6–2

Women's doubles

Evonne Goolagong / Peggy Michel defeated Kerry Harris / Kerry Melville, 7–5, 6–3