1974 American Airlines Tennis Games

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 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]

1974 American Airlines Tennis Games
DateMarch 18–24
Edition1st
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceHard / Outdoor
LocationTucson, Arizona, United States
Champions
Singles
John Newcombe [1]
Doubles
Charlie Pasarell / Sherwood Stewart [2]

Champions

Men's Singles
Main article: 1974 American Airlines Tennis Games – Singles

John Newcombe defeated Arthur Ashe 6–3, 7–6

Men's Doubles
Main article: 1974 American Airlines Tennis Games – Doubles

Charlie Pasarell / Sherwood Stewart defeated Tom Edlefsen / Manuel Orantes 6–4, 6–4

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References
  1. "ATP – 1974 Tucson Men's Singles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. ATP.
  2. "ATP – 1974 Tucson Men's Doubles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. ATP.
  3. "Major tennis stars enter rich Airlines tournament". Star-News. Mar 16, 1974.
  4. "Newcombe solidifies Ashe". The Evening Independent. Mar 25, 1974.
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