1974_Virginia_Slims_of_San_Francisco

1974 Virginia Slims of San Francisco

1974 Virginia Slims of San Francisco

Tennis tournament

The 1974 Virginia Slims of San Francisco was a women's tennis tournament that took place on indoor carpet courts at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in the United States. It was the fourth edition of the event, which was part of the Virginia Slims Circuit, and was held from January 14 through January 19, 1974. Second-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title, her third after 1971 and 1972, and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

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Finals

Singles

United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Chris Evert 7–6(5–2), 6–2

Doubles

United States Chris Evert / United States Billie Jean King defeated France Françoise Dürr / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–4, 6–2

Prize money

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References

  1. [1]
    John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 178–180.
  2. [2]
    John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 156. ISBN 9780362002171.
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