1975 Virginia Slims of Houston

The 1975 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1975 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from March 10 through March 15, 1975.[1] Second-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]

1975 Virginia Slims of Houston
DateMarch 10 – 15
Edition5th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 12D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationHouston, Texas, U.S.
VenueSam Houston Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Chris Evert
Doubles
Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve

Finals

Singles

Chris Evert defeated Margaret Court 6–3, 6–2

  • It was Evert's 3rd singles title of the year and the 42nd of her career.

Doubles

Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve defeated Evonne Goolagong / Virginia Wade 2–6, 6–3, 7–6(5–2)

Prize money

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $15,000 $8,500 $4,200 $2,100 $1,100 $550

References

  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 205, 210.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1976). World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 162. ISBN 9780362002768. OCLC 650229036.
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