The 1974 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City in the United States. The tournament was held from August 26 until September 8, 1974. It was the 94th staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1974. The girls’ championship was introduced in 1974, and it was the last year the tournament was played on grass courts. Jimmy Connors and Billie Jean King won the singles titles. US Open 1974: August 26 – September 8, 1974 at West Side Tennis Club. Men's singles: Jimmy Connors — 2nd major title. Women's singles: Billie Jean King — 11th major title. Wiki link