1974 Virginia Slims of Chicago
1974 Virginia Slims of Chicago | |
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Date | February 25 – March 3 |
Edition | 3rd |
Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $50,000 |
Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
Location | Chicago, USA |
Venue | Lake Shore Racquet Club |
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The 1974 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Lake Shore Racquet Club in Chicago, Illinois 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 25 through March 3, 1974.[1] Fourth-seeded Virginia Wade won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[2]
Finals[]
Singles[]
Virginia Wade defeated
Rosie Casals 2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Doubles[]
Chris Evert /
Billie Jean King defeated
Françoise Dürr /
Betty Stöve 3–6, 6–4, 6–4
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 |
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References[]
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 181–182.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 156. ISBN 9780362002171.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1974 WTA Tour
- 1974 in sports in Illinois
- Carpet court tennis tournaments
- February 1974 sports events in the United States
- March 1974 sports events in the United States