| 1974 American Airlines Tennis Games | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 18–24 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Prize money | $150,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
John Newcombe
[1] | |
| Doubles | |
Charlie Pasarell /
Sherwood Stewart
[2] | |
The 1974 American Airlines Tennis Games was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 1st edition of the Indian Wells Masters and was an ATP sanctioned tournament but was not part of the WCT or Grand Prix seasons. The tournament was played in Tucson, Arizona in the United States and ran from March 18 through March 24, 1974. First-seeded John Newcombe won the singles title and $25,000 first-prize money. [3] [4]
Finals
Singles
John Newcombe defeated
Arthur Ashe 6–3, 7–6
Doubles
Charlie Pasarell /
Sherwood Stewart defeated
Tom Edlefsen /
Manuel Orantes 6–4, 6–4
References
- ^ "1974 Tucson – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1974 Tucson – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Major tennis stars enter rich Airlines tournament". Star-News. March 16, 1974.
- ^ "Newcombe solidifies Ashe". The Evening Independent. March 25, 1974.