1974 Virginia Slims of Washington
The 1974 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the James Robinson School Field House in Fairfax, Virginia 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 January 28 through February 3, 1974.[1] First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1974 Virginia Slims of Washington | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 28 – February 3 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 8D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
| Venue | James Robinson School Field House |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Billie Jean King | |
| Doubles | |
Billie Jean King /  Betty Stöve | |
Finals
Singles
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Kerry Melville 6–0, 6–2
Doubles
Billie Jean King / Betty Stöve defeated 
Françoise Dürr / Kerry Harris 6–3, 6–4
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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