1974 Coliseum Mall International

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1974 Coliseum Mall International
DateMarch 4–10
Edition5th
CategoryUSLTA Indoor circuit
Draw39S / 11D
Prize money $35,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Hampton, Virginia, United States
Venue Hampton Roads Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović / Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić [2]
  1973  · Hampton Grand Prix ·  1975  

The 1974 Coliseum Mall International, also known as the Hampton Indoor, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Hampton Roads Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia in the United States that was part of the 1974 USLTA Indoor Circuit. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from March 4 through March 10, 1974. First-seeded player Jimmy Connors won his second consecutive singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money. [3]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors defeated Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase 6–4, 6–4

Doubles

Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović / Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Cramer / Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep 6–3, 1–2, retired

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References

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  2. "1974 Hampton – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. Tom Foster (March 11, 1974). "Connors beats Nastase, keeps Mall tennis title" . Daily Press. p. 9 via Newspapers.com.