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1974 WCT World Doubles

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1974 WCT World Doubles
DateMay 2–5
Edition2nd
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis
Draw8D
Prize money$80,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationMontreal, Quebec, Canada
VenueMaurice Richard Arena
Champions
Doubles
South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan[1]
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The 1974 WCT World Doubles, also known by its sponsored name Rothman's World Doubles Championship, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Maurice Richard Arena in Montreal, Canada that was part of the 1974 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the tour finals for the doubles season of the WCT Tour and featured the eight[a] top-ranking teams. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from May 2 through May 5, 1974. The South African team of Bob Hewitt and Frew McMillan won the title and earned $40,000 first-prize money.[1]

Final

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Doubles

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South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan defeated Australia Owen Davidson / Australia John Newcombe 6–2, 6–7(6–8), 6–1, 6–2

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ The two top-ranking teams from each of the three WCT groups (Red, Blue, Green) qualified plus the next two highest ranking teams from any of these groups.

References

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  1. ^ a b "1974 WCT World Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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