1974 U.S. Professional Indoor – Singles

Stan Smith was the defending champion, but lost in the third round this year.

Rod Laver won the title, defeating Arthur Ashe 6–1, 6–4, 3–6, 6–4 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇷🇴 Ilie Năstase (second round, withdrew)

• # 🇦🇺 John Newcombe (second round, withdrew)

• # Tom Okker (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Stan Smith (third round)

• # 🇪🇸 Manuel Orantes (second round, withdrew)

• # 🇦🇺 Rod Laver (champion)

• # Jan Kodeš (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Arthur Ashe (final)

• # 🇺🇸 Tom Gorman (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 Marty Riessen (second round)

• # 🇮🇹 Adriano Panatta (quarterfinals)

• # Nikola Pilić (second round)

• # 🇬🇧 Roger Taylor (third round)

• # Jaime Fillol (second round)

• # 🇸🇪 Björn Borg (third round)

• # 🇺🇸 Cliff Richey (third round)