1974 US Open final

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Tennis
gptkbp:attendance approximately 14,000
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:CBS_Sports
gptkbp:category gptkb:Grand_Slam
gptkbp:date September 8, 1974
gptkbp:duration 2 hours 15 minutes
gptkbp:events gptkb:US_Open
part of tennis lore
gptkbp:fan_engagement enthusiastic crowd
gptkbp:final_match_date gptkb:Connors_vs._Borg_in_1975
gptkb:Connors_vs._Rosewall_in_1974
celebration for Connors
respect shown to Rosewall
gptkbp:highlights Connors' powerful serve
Rosewall's experience
gptkbp:historical_context part of the Open Era
gptkbp:historical_records Connors' dominance in the match
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the end of Rosewall's career at the top level
marked the rise of Connors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1974 US Open final
gptkbp:impact influenced future generations of players
gptkbp:legacy Connors became a tennis icon
Rosewall remembered as a legend
gptkbp:location gptkb:Forest_Hills,_New_York
gptkbp:loser gptkb:Ken_Rosewall
gptkbp:match_statistics one of the most memorable finals
discussed in tennis history
gptkbp:match_type gptkb:final
best of five sets
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Connors'_first_US_Open_title
Rosewall's last Grand Slam final
gptkbp:notable_speakers gptkb:Bud_Collins
gptkb:Bill_Macatee
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:1973_US_Open_final
gptkbp:prize_money $12,500 for the runner-up
$25,000 for the winner
gptkbp:record most lopsided final in US Open history
gptkbp:referee gptkb:Carlos_Sainz
gptkbp:score 6–1, 6–2, 6–4
gptkbp:sportsmanship displayed by both players
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:1975_US_Open_final
gptkbp:surface gptkb:grass
gptkbp:tactical_play Connors' aggressive style
Rosewall's strategic play
gptkbp:trophy gptkb:US_Open_trophy
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Jimmy_Connors
gptkbp:year gptkb:1974
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Connors
gptkb:Jimmy_Connors
gptkb:Ilie_Năstase
gptkb:Ken_Rosewall
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5