1974 Tokyo WCT

The 1974 Tokyo WCT, also known by its sponsored name Kawasaki Tennis Classic, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Tokyo, Japan. The event was part of the Green Group of the 1974 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 8 April through 14 April 1974. Rod Laver won the singles title and the accompanying $10,000 first prize money.[3][4][5]

1974 Tokyo WCT
Date8 – 14 April
Edition1st
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis (WCT)
Draw32S/16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationTokyo, Japan
Champions
Men's Singles
Rod Laver [1]
Men's Doubles
Raymond Moore / Onny Parun [2]

Champions

Singles

Rod Laver defeated Juan Gisbert 5–7, 6–2, 6–0

Doubles

Raymond Moore / Onny Parun defeated Juan Gisbert / Roger Taylor 4–6, 6–2, 6–4

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References
  1. "ATP – 1974 Tokyo WCT Men's Singles draw". ATP.
  2. "ATP – 1974 Tokyo WCT Men's Doubles draw". ATP.
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75: a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 144–145. ISBN 9780362002171.
  4. "Laver Tops Gisbert in Tokyo Final". The New York Times. 15 April 1974.
  5. "Sports in Brief". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Harald-Tribune Wire Services. 14 April 1974. p. 4-D.


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