1974 Virginia Slims of Newport

1974 Virginia Slims of Newport
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
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United Kingdom Lesley Charles / United Kingdom Sue Mappin

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

United States Chris Evert defeated United States Betsy Nagelsen 6–4, 6–3

Doubles

United Kingdom Lesley Charles / United Kingdom Sue Mappin defeated France Gail Chanfreau / United States Julie Heldman 6–2, 7–5

References

  1. ↑ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 178, 188–189.
  2. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 160. ISBN 9780362002171.
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