1974 Virginia Slims of Newport
Tennis tournament
1974 Virginia Slims of Newport | |||
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Date | August 22–26 | ||
Edition | 4th | ||
Draw | 60S / ?D | ||
Prize money | $30,000 | ||
Surface | Grass / outdoor | ||
Location | Newport, Rhode Island , U.S. | ||
Venue | Newport Casino | ||
Champions | |||
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The 1974 Virginia Slims of Newport , was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States that was part of the 1974 Virginia Slims World Championship Series . It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from August 22 through August 26, 1974. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $4,500 first-prize money. [1] [2]
Finals
Singles
Chris Evert
defeated
Betsy Nagelsen
6–4, 6–3
- It was Evert's 13th singles title of the year and the 36th of her career .
Doubles
Lesley Charles
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Sue Mappin
defeated
Gail Chanfreau
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Julie Heldman
6–2, 7–5
References
- ↑ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide . Remous. pp. 178, 188–189.
- ↑ John Barrett , ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook . London: Queen Anne Press . p. 160. ISBN 9780362002171 .
Grand Slam events | |
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Virginia Slims Circuit |
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Women's International Circuit |
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