1974 World Championship Tennis circuit

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1974 World Championship Tennis circuit
John Newcombe.jpg
Newcombe reached 6 finals
Details
Duration21 January 1974 – 12 May 1974
Edition7th
Tournaments25
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe (5)
Most tournament finals Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe (6)
Prize money leader Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe ($174,085)
Points leader Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe (507)
1973
1975

The 1974 World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit was one of the two rival professional male tennis circuits of 1974, the other being the Grand Prix circuit. It was organized by World Championship Tennis (WCT). It was the fourth edition of the WCT circuit and a total of 84 players participated. All players took part in the opening U.S. Pro Indoor tournament in Philadelphia and afterwards were divided into three groups (red, blue and green) of 28 players, with each group playing eight further tournaments. [1]

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The season final was played in Dallas by the eight best performers, the top two of each group plus the next two highest point winners, and was won by Australian John Newcombe who defeated Björn Borg from Sweden in four sets, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 6–2. Newcombe ended the season as prize money and points leader. [2]

Overview

Week ofTournamentLocationDrawPrize moneySurfaceWinnerFinalist
21 January U.S. Pro Indoor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US128$100,000Carpet / indoor Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
28 January Fidelity Tournament Richmond, Virginia, US32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
4 FebruarySt. Petersburg WCT St. Petersburg, Florida, US32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli
11 February Astor Cup Bologna, Italy32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
11 FebruaryRothmans Toronto, Canada32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
18 FebruaryHempstead WCT Hempstead, New York, US32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
18 FebruaryRothmansLondon, UK32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
25 February Barcelona WCT Barcelona, Spain32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
25 February Lacosta WCT La Costa, California, US32$50,000Hard / outdoor Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
25 FebruarySaga Bay Classic Miami, US32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
11 March São Paulo WCT São Paulo, Brazil32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
11 MarchWashington WCT Washington, D.C., US32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
15 March Rotterdam Rotterdam, Netherlands32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
15 March Atlanta WCT Atlanta Georgia, US32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
15 MarchPalm Desert WCT Palm Desert, California, US32$50,000Hard / outdoor Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
1 April Munich WCT Munich, Germany32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Niki Pilić
1 AprilNew Orleans WCT New Orleans, Louisiana, US32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
8 April Monte Carlo WCT Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France32$50,000Clay / outdoor Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
8 AprilOrlando WCT Orlando, Florida, US32$50,000Hard / outdoor Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
8 April Tokyo WCT Tokyo, Japan32$50,000Hard / outdoor Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Juan Gisbert
15 AprilJohannesburg WCT Johannesburg, South Africa32$50,000Hard / outdoor Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
15 AprilCharlotte WCT Charlotte, North Carolina, US32$50,000Clay / outdoor Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
15 AprilHouston WCT Houston, Texas, US32$50,000Clay / outdoor Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
22 AprilDenver WCT Denver, Colorado, US32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
22 AprilSt. Louis WCT St. Louis, Missouri, US32$50,000Carpet / indoor Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli
8 May Dallas WCT Finals Dallas, Texas, US8$100,000Carpet / indoor Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg

Schedule

January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
21 Jan U.S. Pro Indoor
Philadelphia, United States
Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 128S/64D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–1, 6–4, 3–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Cramer
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep
7–6, 6–7, 6–3
Flag of France.svg Jean-Baptiste Chanfreau
Flag of France.svg Georges Goven
28 Jan Fidelity Tournament
Richmond, United States
Red group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Niki Pilić
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez
Flag of France.svg Georges Goven
Flag of the United States.svg Billy Martin
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
6–3, 3–6, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 Feb St. Petersburg WCT
St. Petersburg, United States
Blue group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–0, 7–6(7–3)
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
4–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
11 Feb Astor Cup
Bologna, Italy
Green group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Nils Bengtson
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–4, 5–7, 4–6, 7–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
11 Feb Toronto Indoor
Toronto, Canada
Red group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
6–3, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
15 FebRothmans International
London, England
Green group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–7, 7–6, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stephen Warboys
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Nils Bengtson
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Farrell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
18 Feb Hempstead WCT
Hempstead, United States
Blue group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–4, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Milan Holeček
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
6–7, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
25 Feb Barcelona WCT
Barcelona, Spain
Green group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
6–4, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Leonard
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Leonard
25 Feb La Costa WCT
La Costa, United States
Blue group
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–2, 4–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
6–4, 6–7, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
25 Feb Miami Open
Miami, United States
Red group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Niki Pilić
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
4–6, 6–4, 7–5
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
11 Mar São Paulo WCT
São Paulo, Brasil
Green group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–2, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
Flag of Italy.svg Antonio Zugarelli
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
7–5, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Nils Bengtson
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
11 Mar Xerox WCT Tennis Classic
Washington, United States
Red group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Niki Pilić
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
7–6, 6–3
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
25 Mar ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Green group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
4–6, 7–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Jürgen Pohmann
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Niki Pilić
Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
3–6, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
25 Mar Peachtree Corners Classic
Atlanta, United States
Blue group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
6–2, 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–3, 3–6, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
25 Mar Palm Desert WCT
Palm Desert, United States
Green group
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
6–4, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Apr Munich WCT
Munich, West Germany
Red group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–7, 7–6, 7–6
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Niki Pilić Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Maud
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–2, 7–6
Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
1 Apr New Orleans WCT
New Orleans, United States
Blue group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Frank Froehling
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
4–6, 6–4, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
8 Apr Monte Carlo WCT
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Red group
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
5–7, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Maud
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
7–6, 4–6, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
8 Apr Orlando WCT
Orlando, United States
Blue group
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–2, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the United States.svg Raz Reid
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
8 Apr Tokyo WCT
Tokyo, Japan
Green group
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
5–7, 6–2, 6–0
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Juan Gisbert Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ray Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun
4–6, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Juan Gisbert
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
15 Apr Johannesburg Indoor
Johannesburg, South Africa
Red group
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
6–3, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg John Yuill
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Deon Joubert
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–2, 6–4, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus
Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Pattison
15 Apr Charlotte WCT
Charlotte, United States
Blue group
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
6–4, 5–7, 7–6(7–5)
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Ball
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
6–3, 1–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
15 Apr Houston WCT
Houston, United States
Green group
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
4–6, 7–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
22 Apr Holton Tennis Classic
St. Louis, United States
Blue group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–2, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
7–6, 6–7, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
22 Apr United Bank Classic
Denver, United States
Green group
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ray Moore
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
6–3, 7–6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of Japan.svg Jun Kamiwazumi

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 May WCT World Doubles
Montreal, Canada
WCT Finals
Carpet (i) – $80,000 – 8D
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–2, 6–7(6–8), 6–1, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
8 May WCT Finals
Dallas, United States
WCT Finals
Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 8S
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe

Standings

Red group

PlayerTournaments playedTournaments wonMatches wonMatches lostPointsPrize money
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase *114377457$57,135
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker *92317330$47,750
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman 1202612302$26,030
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale 1212511252$29,560
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Niki Pilić 1102411244$17,970
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison 1222010214$27,970
Flag of the United States.svg John Alexander 1201512182$29,170
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen 1001510164$23,360
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche 90168160$22,300
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan 111810130$42,725

Blue group

PlayerTournaments playedTournaments wonMatches wonMatches lostPointsPrize money
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe *115386507$174,085
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith *1223510390$61,900
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Alex Metreveli 1202812292$25,285
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton 1211811212$26,985
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec 1202112189$14,345
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak 1111410184$23,310
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case 1201812150$17,690
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez 1201312137$21,250
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol 1101111136$17,035
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey 1201412115$23,315

Green group

PlayerTournaments playedTournaments wonMatches wonMatches lostPointsPrize money
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe *1223710415$79,175
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver *104336395$70,600
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg *1223110355$76,645
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš *1313312350$25,350
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox 1202312237$27,575
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner 101189212$39,440
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs 1101711180$22,045
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor 1202112162$13,610
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta 1101911155$18,275
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun 1201512152$14,925

* Qualified for the WCT Finals. The best two players from each group qualified plus the next two players with the highest points total.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ken Rosewall</span> Australian tennis player (born 1934)

Kenneth Robert Rosewall is an Australian former world top-ranking professional tennis player. Rosewall won 147 singles titles, including a record 15 Pro Majors and 8 Grand Slam titles for a total 23 titles at pro and amateur majors. He also won 15 Pro Majors in doubles and 9 Grand Slam doubles titles. Rosewall achieved a Pro Slam in singles in 1963 by winning the three Pro Majors in one year and he completed the Career Grand Slam in doubles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ATP Finals</span> Tennis tournament

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The U.S. Professional Indoor Championships, also known as U.S. Pro Indoor, was a professional tennis tournament founded in 1962 as the Philadelphia Invitational Indoor Tennis Championships. The tournament was held in Philadelphia, United States from 1962 to 1998. It played on indoor carpet courts, and indoor hard courts. It was part of the ILTF World Circuit from 1962 to 1967 and again in 1970, the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit in 1968, 1969 and from 1971 to 1977 and the Grand Prix Tour from 1978 to 1989 before being held on the ATP Tour. It was held annually first at the Spectrum, and then at the CoreStates Center. It was originally named the Philadelphia Indoor Open Tournament prior to the open era.

The 1974 World Championship Tennis Finals was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the 4th edition of the WCT Finals and was part of the 1974 World Championship Tennis circuit. The tournament was played at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas in the United States and was held from May 8 through May 12, 1974. John Newcombe won the singles title.

The 1981 World Championship Tennis Finals was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the 11th edition of the WCT Finals and was part of the 1981 Volvo Grand Prix. The tournament was played at the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas in the United States and was held from April 27 through May 3, 1981. The winners of the eight WCT tournaments that were part of the 1981 Grand Prix circuit qualified for the tournament augmented by the next best performers in the WCT points standings. Guillermo Vilas qualified by winning the last tournament held just before the WCT Finals, the River Oaks Tournament in Houston, but was unavailable to play. Jimmy Connors withdrew before the tournament due to gastroenteritis and Yannick Noah could not participate due to a shoulder injury. They were replaced by Sandy Mayer and Sam Giammalva respectively. First-seeded John McEnroe won the title and $100,000 prize money.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1981 Grand Prix (tennis)</span> Tennis circuit

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">1979 Grand Prix (tennis)</span> Professional tennis circuit

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">1973 World Championship Tennis circuit</span>

The 1973 World Championship Tennis circuit was one of the two rival professional male tennis circuits of 1973. It was organized by World Championship Tennis (WCT). In April 1972 WCT signed an agreement with the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF) as a result of which the 1973 men's tennis season was divided in a WCT section, which ran from January until May, and a Grand Prix circuit which was held from May onward. The WCT circuit divided the players into two groups of 32 players, with each group playing 11 tournaments of the 22 tournaments. The four highest ranked players from each group qualified for the season finals in Dallas. The total available prize money was almost $1,250,000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1978 Grand Prix (tennis)</span> Tennis circuit

The 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix was a professional tennis circuit held that year. It consisted of four Grand Slam tournaments, the Grand Prix tournaments and the Nations Cup, a team event. In addition eight World Championship Tennis (WCT) tournaments, a separate professional tennis circuit held from 1971 through 1977, were incorporated into the Grand Prix circuit. The 28 tournaments with prize money of $175,000 or more formed the Super Series category. Jimmy Connors won 10 of the 84 tournaments which secured him the first place in the Grand Prix points ranking. However he did not play enough tournaments (13) to qualify for largest share ($300,000) of the bonus pool, which instead went to third–ranked Eddie Dibbs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1975 Grand Prix (tennis)</span>

The 1975 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix was a professional tennis circuit administered by the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF) which served as a forerunner to the current Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour. The circuit consisted of the four modern Grand Slam tournaments and open tournaments recognised by the ILTF. The Commercial Union Assurance Masters, Davis Cup Final and Nations Cup are included in this calendar but did not count towards the Grand Prix.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1974 Grand Prix (tennis)</span>

The 1974 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix was a professional tennis circuit administered by the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF) which served as a forerunner to the current Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour. The circuit consisted of the four modern Grand Slam tournaments and open tournaments recognised by the ILTF. The season-ending Commercial Union Assurance Masters and Davis Cup Final are included in this calendar but did not count towards the Grand Prix ranking.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1972 Grand Prix (tennis)</span>

The 1972 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix was a professional tennis circuit held that year and organized by the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF). It consisted of 33 Grand Prix tournaments in different categories including three of the four Grand Slam tournaments and was followed by a season-ending Masters tournament. The circuit ran from February through November.

The Grand Prix Super Series of men's tennis tournaments was part of the Grand Prix and World Championship Tennis tours between 1970 and 1989 also known as the Super Grand Prix. They were held annually throughout the year in Europe, North America, Africa and Asia. These tournaments were the most prestigious and highest level events of the Grand Prix Tour after the majors and year-end championships. They had six name changes from 1970 through to 1977: Group One, Group B, Group A, Group AA, 5 Star and 6 Star, before settling on a consistent naming format called "Super Series" from 1978 until 1989.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1977 World Championship Tennis circuit</span>

The 1977 season of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit was one of the two rival professional male tennis circuits of 1977. It was organized by World Championship Tennis (WCT) and consisted of a preliminary series of twelve tournaments leading up to a singles play-off in Dallas and doubles play-off in Kansas City in May. 23 players participated and the season final was played by the eight best performers. It was won by American Jimmy Connors who defeated compatriot Dick Stockton in four sets. The total prize money for the 1977 WCT circuit was $2,400,000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1975 World Championship Tennis circuit</span>

The 1975 World Championship Tennis circuit was one of the two rival professional male tennis circuits of 1975. It was organized by World Championship Tennis (WCT). The 1975 circuit divided the players in three groups, Red, Blue and Green who played 24 tournaments in 12 countries. The first tournament, U.S. Professional Indoor Championships, was a combined event as was the season's final which was played in Dallas by the eight best performers and was won by American Arthur Ashe who defeated Björn Borg from Sweden in four sets.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1976 World Championship Tennis circuit</span>

The 1976 World Championship Tennis circuit was one of the two rival professional men's tennis circuits of 1976. It was organized by World Championship Tennis (WCT) and consisted of a schedule of 25 tournaments leading up to a singles WCT Finals play-off in Dallas and a doubles play-off in Kansas City in May. A total of 54 players participated, 30 players less than in the previous three years, and the group system used in the previous editions was replaced by a single pool. The U.S. Pro Indoor was the only tournament in which all players participated, all other tournaments had a 16 men draw. The season final was played by the eight best performers and was won by the Swede Björn Borg who defeated Guillermo Vilas from Argentina in four sets. The total prize money for the 1976 WCT circuit was $2,400,000, including a $320,000 Avis Challenge Cup round–robin special event played in Hawaii in January and May.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1971 World Championship Tennis circuit</span>

The 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit was one of the two rival professional male tennis circuits of 1971. It was organized by World Championship Tennis (WCT) and was the first edition of the circuit. Points were awarded to players based on their tournament results. The circuit included twenty regular events and a WCT circuit final taking place in Houston/Dallas in November for the eight players with the highest points total. Each tournament had a minimum prize money of $50,000.

References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis 75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 135–137. ISBN   0362002177.
  2. "Newcombe Tops Borg". Reading Eagle. May 13, 1974. p. 22.