1974 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament

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1974 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament
Date15–23 February
Edition4th
Category WCT
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
Surface Carpet / indoors
Location Deeside, Wales
London, England
Venue Royal Albert Hall
Champions
Singles
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg [1]
Doubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg / Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson [2]
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The 1974 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament was a men's professional tennis tournament held on indoor carpet courts in the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 15 to 23 February 1974. The event was part of the 1974 World Championship Tennis circuit. Sixth-seeded Björn Borg won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg defeated Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox 6–7(4–7), 7–6(8–6), 6–4

Doubles

Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg / Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson defeated Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Farrell / Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd 7–6, 6–3

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