The 1974 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne in Australia and was held from 26 December 1973 to 1 January 1974. It was the 62nd edition of the Australian Open and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Jimmy Connors defeated Phil Dent, 7–6, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3

Evonne Goolagong defeated Chris Evert, 7–6, 4–6, 6–0