The 1974 Benson & Hedges British Open Championships was held at

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from 31 January - 8 February 1974.

Geoff Hunt Geoffrey Brian Hunt, (born 11 March 1947), is a retired Australian Squash (sport), squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history. He was ranked the World No.1 squash player from 1975 to 1980. He ...

won his second title defeating

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in the final with a walkover. Mohammed Yasin had to concede the final because of a badly sprained ankle and therefore did not compete, this was the first time a final could not be held since 1934. As a consolation the crowd was treated to Hunt against Barrington in an exhibition match.

Seeds

Draw and results

Final

beat Mohammed Yasin w/o

Section 1

Section 2

References

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