1974 John Player Tournament

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1974 John Player Tournament
Date17–22 June
Edition1st
CategoryWomen's International Circuit
Draw48S / 24D
Prize money£9,825 ($23,520)
Surface Grass / outdoor
Location Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Venue Devonshire Park
Attendance7,260
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Helen Gourlay / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke
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The 1974 John Player Tournament was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, United Kingdom. The event was part of the Women's International circuit of the 1974 WTA Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 17 June through 22 June 1974. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned £1,750 ($4,200) first-prize money. [1] [2]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert defeated Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade 7–5, 6–4

Doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Helen Gourlay / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke defeated Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert / Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Olga Morozova 6–2, 6–0

References

  1. ↑ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 178, 187.
  2. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 308. ISBN   9780362002171.
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