1975 Virginia Slims of Akron

1975 Virginia Slims of Akron
Date	February 3–9
Edition	3rd
Category	Virginia Slims circuit
Draw	16S / 8D
Prize money	$75,000
Surface	Carpet (i)
Location	Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Venue	Richfield Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Chris Evert
Doubles
Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve
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The 1975 Virginia Slims of Akron was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor courts at the Richfield Coliseum in Akron, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1975 Virginia Slims circuit. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from February 3 through February 9, 1975. Chris Evert won the singles title and the accompanying $15,000 first-prize money. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Finals

Singles

Chris Evert defeated Margaret Court 6–4, 3–6, 6–3

• It was Evert's 2nd singles title of the year and the 41st of her career.

Doubles

Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve defeated Chris Evert / Martina Navratilova 7–5, 7–6

References

1. John Barrett, ed. (1976). World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 160. ISBN   9780362002768. OCLC   650229036.
2. "Chris Evert beats Margaret Court". The Montreal Gazette . UPI. February 10, 1975. p. 17.
3. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 208.