Tennis Australian Open 1974 at Melbourne (aus) Men: Singles December 26-January 1: Quarterfinals: John Alexander (aus) * - Bob Giltinan (aus) 6-1 5-7 6-1 6-2 Ross Case (aus) * - John Newcombe (aus) 7-6 6-2 7-5 Jimmy Connors (usa) * - Vladimir Zednik (czs) 3-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 Phil Dent (aus) * - Colin Dibley (aus) 6-4 6-4 6-4 Semifinals: Jimmy Connors (usa) * - John Alexander (aus) 7-6 6-4 6-4 Phil Dent (aus) * - Ross Case (aus) 6-4 6-1 2-6 6-2 Final: Jimmy Connors (usa) * - Phil Dent (aus) 7-6 6-4 4-6 6-3