1974 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic

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1974 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic
DateJanuary 30 – February 2
Edition1st
CategoryIndependent
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$25,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Venue Dayton Convention Center
Champions
Singles
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez [1]
Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters [2]
Dayton Open ·  1975  

The 1974 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Dayton Convention Center in Dayton, Ohio, in the United States. It was an independent event, i.e. not part of a tour or circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the event and was held from January 30 through February 2, 1974. First-seeded Raúl Ramírez won the singles title and earned $5,000 first-prize money. [3] [4]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez defeated Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried 6–1, 6–4, 7–6(7–1)

Doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters defeated Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried / Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton 6–4, 6–7, 7–6

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References

  1. "1974 Dayton – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.
  2. "1974 Dayton – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.
  3. Ritter Collett (January 29, 1974). "Ramírez' success a tribute to Osuna" . The Journal Herald. p. 8 via Newspapers.com.
  4. Dave Wohlfarth (February 4, 1974). "Variety keys Ramirez win" . The Journal Herald. p. 10 via Newspapers.com.