1974 Virginia Slims of San Francisco
The 1974 Virginia Slims of San Francisco was a women's tennis tournament that took place on indoor carpet courts at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in the United States. It was the fourth edition of the event, which was part of the Virginia Slims Circuit, and was held from January 14 through January 19, 1974. Second-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title, her third after 1971 and 1972, and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1974 Virginia Slims of San Francisco | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 14–19 |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Virginia Slims Circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 8D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sportface) / indoor |
| Location | San Francisco, United States |
| Venue | Civic Auditorium |
| Attendance | 25,000+ |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Billie Jean King | |
| Doubles | |
| Chris Evert / Billie Jean King | |
Finals
Singles
Billie Jean King defeated Chris Evert 7–6(5–2), 6–2
Doubles
Chris Evert / Billie Jean King defeated 
Françoise Dürr / 
Betty Stöve 6–4, 6–2
Prize money
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $10,000 | $5,600 | $3,000 | $2,600 | $1,400 | $700 | $350 |
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References
- John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 178–180.
- John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 156. ISBN 9780362002171.
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