The 1975 Rothmans Canadian Open was a

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tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the

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that was part of the

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and of the

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. The tournament was held from August 11 through August 17, 1975.

Finals

Men's singles

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defeated

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7–6^(7–4), 6–0, 6–1 * It was Orantes' 10th title of the year and the 35th of his career.

Women's singles

Marcie Louie defeated

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6–1, 4–6, 6–4 * It was Louie's 1st title of the year and the 1st of her career.

Men's doubles

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/ Raymond Moore defeated

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6–4, 5–7, 7–6 * It was Drysdale's 2nd title of the year and the 9th of his career. It was Moore's only title of the year and the 3rd of his career.

Women's doubles

Julie Anthony /

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defeated

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6–2, 6–4 * It was Anthony's 1st title of the year and the 1st of her career. It was Court's 1st title of the year and the 133rd of her career.

References

External links

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Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tournament profile

Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tournament profile
{{1975 WTA Tour Canadian Open (tennis)

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Canadian Open