1974 Virginia Slims of Detroit

The 1974 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan in the United States that was part of the 1974 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from February 20 through February 24, 1974.[1] First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[2]

1974 Virginia Slims of Detroit
DateFebruary 20–24
Edition3rd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationDetroit, USA
VenueCobo Hall & Arena
Champions
Singles
Billie Jean King
Doubles
Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King

Finals

Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Rosemary Casals 6–1, 6–1

Doubles

Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve 2–6, 6–4, 7–5

Prize money

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $10,000 $5,600 $2,800 $1,400 $700 $350

References

  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 178, 181.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 155–156. ISBN 9780362002171.
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