1975 Virginia Slims of Sarasota
The 1975 Virginia Slims of Sarasota was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Robarts Sports Arena in Sarasota, Florida in the United States that was part of the 1975 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from January 13 through January 19, 1975.[1] Second-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1975 Virginia Slims of Sarasota | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 13–19 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Venue | Robarts Sports Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Billie Jean King | |
| Doubles | |
| Chris Evert / Billie Jean King | |
Finals
Singles
Billie Jean King defeated Chris Evert 6–2, 6–3
- It was King's 1st singles title of the year and the 113th of her career.
Doubles
Chris Evert / Billie Jean King defeated 
Betty Stöve / 
Virginia Wade 6–2, 7–5
Prize money
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $15,000 | $8,500 | $4,600 | $3,800 | $2,100 | $1,100 | $550 |
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References
- John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 205, 207.
- John Barrett, ed. (1976). World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 159–160. ISBN 9780362002768. OCLC 650229036.
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