1974 ABN World Tennis Tournament

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1974 ABN World Tennis Tournament
Date25–31 March
Edition2nd
Category World Championship Tennis
Draw32S / 16D
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Rotterdam, Netherlands
Venue Rotterdam Ahoy
Champions
Singles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker [1]
Doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan [2]
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The 1974 ABN World Tennis Tournament was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It was part of the 1974 World Championship Tennis circuit. The tournament was held from 25 March through 31 March 1974. Second-seeded Tom Okker won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker defeated Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman 4–6, 7–6(7–2), 6–1

Doubles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan defeated Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès / Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase 3–6, 6–4, 6–3

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References

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  2. "1974 Rotterdam – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).