The 1974 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament held in Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States and played on outdoor clay courts. It was part of the men's Grand Prix and women's International Grand Prix. It was the 6th edition of the tournament and was held from August 5 through August 12, 1974. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the men's singles title and accompanying $16,000 prize money while Chris Evert took the women's title.[3][4]
| 1974 U.S. Clay Court Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 5–12 |
| Edition | 6th |
| Category | Grand Prix (AA) Int. Grand Prix |
| Draw | 64S/32D (M) 32S/16D (W) |
| Prize money | $100,000 (M) $30,000 (W) |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Jimmy Connors[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| Chris Evert | |
| Men's doubles | |
 Ilie Năstase / Jimmy Connors[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
 Gail Chanfreau / Julie Heldman | |
Finals
editMen's singles
edit Jimmy Connors defeated 
Björn Borg 5–7, 6–3, 6–4
- It was Connors' 11th title of the year and the 28th of his career.
Women's singles
edit Chris Evert defeated Gail Chanfreau 6–0, 6–0
- It was Evert's 11th title of the year and the 34th of her career.
Men's doubles
edit Jimmy Connors / Ilie Năstase defeated 
Jürgen Fassbender / Hans-Jürgen Pohmann 6–7, 6–3, 6–4
Women's doubles
edit Gail Chanfreau / Julie Heldman defeated Chris Evert / Jeanne Evert 6–3, 6–1
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "1974 Indianapolis – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1974 Indianapolis – Men's doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75: a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 89–91. ISBN 9780362002171.
- ^ "Connors Fights Off Borg For Clay Net Title". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. AP. August 13, 1974.