The 1974 Australian Open was a

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tournament played on outdoor

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s at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in

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in Australia and was held from 26 December 1973 to 1 January 1974. It was the 62nd edition of the

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and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Seniors

Men's singles

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defeated Phil Dent, 7–6^(9–7), 6–4, 4–6, 6–3

Women's singles

Evonne Goolagong defeated

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, 7–6, 4–6, 6–0

Men's doubles

Ross Case /

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defeated Syd Ball / Bob Giltinan, 3–6, 7–6, 6–2

Women's doubles

Evonne Goolagong / Peggy Michel defeated Kerry Harris / Kerry Melville, 7–5, 6–3

Mixed doubles

:''Competition not held between 1970 and 1986.''

References

External links

Australian Open official website
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