Newcombe beats Borg
(N Z P A -Reuter—Copyright) DALLAS (Texas).
Fulfilling a goal he set nine months ago, J. Newcombe (Australia) won the World Championship of Tennis final defeating the 17-year-old Swedish player, B. Borg, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. Playing thrilling tennis before a capacity crowd of more than 9200, the Australian star displayed flawless tennis after a poor first set.
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Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33533, 14 May 1974, Page 24
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