1974 Munich WCT

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1974 Munich WCT
Date1–7 April
Edition2nd
Category World Championship Tennis (WCT)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Munich, West Germany
Champions
Singles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan [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 Munich WCT was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Munich, West Germany. The tournament was part of Red Group of the 1974 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the second edition of the event and was held from 1 April through 7 April 1974. Frew McMillan won the singles title. [3]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan defeated Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Niki Pilić 5–7, 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–4)

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 6–2, 7–6

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References

  1. "1974 Munich WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1974 Munich WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75: a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 143, 144. ISBN   9780362002171.