1974 Virginia Slims of Newport

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1974 Virginia Slims of Newport
DateAugust 22–26
Edition4th
Draw60S / ?D
Prize money$30,000
Surface Grass / outdoor
Location Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
Venue Newport Casino
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lesley Charles / Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Mappin
  1973  · Virginia Slims of Newport ·  1983  

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]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert defeated Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen 6–4, 6–3

Doubles

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

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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.