1974 French Open – Women's singles explained

See main article: 1974 French Open. Chris Evert defeated Olga Morozova in the final, 6–1, 6–2 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1974 French Open.^[1] It was her first major singles title, the first of an eventual record seven French Open singles titles, and the first of an eventual 18 major singles titles.

Margaret Court was the reigning champion, but chose not to defend her title.

Seeds

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

1. Chris Evert (champion)
2. Virginia Wade (second round)
3. Olga Morozova (finalist)
4. Helga Masthoff (semifinals)
5. Pat Pretorius Walkden Withdrew
6. Martina Navrátilová (quarterfinals)
7. Kazuko Sawamatsu (first round)
8. Julie Heldman (quarterfinals)

Qualifying

See main article: 1974 French Open – Women's singles qualifying.

Draw

Key

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

Earlier rounds

Section 4

External links

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

Notes and References

1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. New York. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 396.