1975 South African Open (tennis)

The 1975 South African Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa. The men's events were part of the 1975 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 72nd edition of the tournament and was held from 17 November through 25 November 1975. Harold Solomon and Annette du Plooy won the singles titles.[2]

1975 South African Open
Date17–25 November
Edition72nd
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw64S
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Men's singles
United States Harold Solomon[1]
Women's singles
South Africa Annette du Plooy
Men's doubles
South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan

Finals

Men's singles

United States Harold Solomon defeated United States Brian Gottfried 6–2, 6–4, 5–7, 6–1

Women's singles

South Africa Annette du Plooy defeated South Africa Brigitte Cuypers 6–3, 3–6, 6–4

Men's doubles

South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan defeated West Germany Karl Meiler / United States Charlie Pasarell 7–5, 6–1

References
  1. "1975 Johannesburg Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1976). World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 114–116. ISBN 9780362002768. OCLC 650229036.
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