1975 South African Open (tennis)

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1975 South African Open
Date17–25 November
Edition72nd
Category Grand Prix
Draw64S
Prize money$150,000
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Men's singles
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon [1]
Women's singles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Annette du Plooy
Men's doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
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The 1975 South African Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa. The men's events were part of the 1975 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 72nd edition of the tournament and was held from 17 November through 25 November 1975. Harold Solomon and Annette du Plooy won the singles titles. [2]

Contents

Finals

Men's singles

Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon defeated Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried 6–2, 6–4, 5–7, 6–1

Women's singles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Annette du Plooy defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Brigitte Cuypers 6–3, 3–6, 6–4

Men's doubles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan defeated Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler / Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell 7–5, 6–1

References

  1. "1975 Johannesburg Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1976). World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 114–116. ISBN   9780362002768. OCLC   650229036.