1974 Akron Tennis Open Explained

The Akron Tennis Open was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the University of Akron Memorial Hall in Akron, Ohio in the United States and was part of the 1974 Virginia Slims circuit. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from March 18 through March 24, 1974. Billie Jean King won the singles title and the accompanying $10,000 first-prize money.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Finals

Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Nancy Gunter 6–3, 7–5

Doubles

Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Julie Heldman / Olga Morozova 6–2, 6–4

Notes and References

1. Book: World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1975. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362002171. 155, 159. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
2. News: Billie Jean King sticks with plan, wins net match. The Tuscaloosa News. AP. March 24, 1974. 4B. Google News Archive.
3. News: Billie Jean faces Soviet. The Bryan Times. UPI. March 23, 1974. 6. Google News Archive.
4. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 182–183. John Dolan.