1974 Australian Open – Women's singles explained

See main article: 1974 Australian Open. Evonne Goolagong defeated Chris Evert in the final, 7–6, 4–6, 6–0 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1974 Australian Open.^[1] It was her first Australian Open title and third major title overall, following three consecutive runner-up finishes at the tournament.

Margaret Court was the reigning champion, but did not compete that year.

Seeds

The seeded players are listed below. Evonne Goolagong is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.

1. Chris Evert (finalist)
2. Evonne Goolagong (champion)
3. Kerry Melville (semifinals)
4. Julie Heldman (semifinals)
5. Lesley Hunt (quarterfinals)
6. Kerry Harris (first round)
7. Pam Teeguarden (second round)
8. Kazuko Sawamatsu (third round)

Draw

Key

• Q = Qualifier
• WC = Wild card
• LL = Lucky loser
• r = Retired

Earlier rounds

Section 4

External links

• 1974 Australian Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation

Notes and References

1. Web site: Results Archive - 1974 Women's Singles - Australian Open Tennis Championships 2015 - Official Site by IBM. www.ausopen.com. 20 December 2016. 22 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150122205641/http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/event_guide/history/draws/1974_LS_F.html. dead.