1974 Maureen Connolly Brinker International Explained

The 1974 Maureen Connolly Brinker International was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor hardcourts at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas. This event was a part of the 1974 USLTA Women's Circuit.^[1] It was the third edition of the tournament, held from March 5 through March 10, 1974.^[2] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.^[3]

Finals

Singles

Chris Evert defeated Virginia Wade 7–5, 6–2

• It was Evert's third singles title of the year and the 26th of her career.

Doubles

Isabel Fernández de Soto / Martina Navratilova defeated Karen Krantzcke / Virginia Wade 6–3, 3–6, 6–3

Prize money

Event	W	F	SF	QF	Round of 16	Round of 32
style=background:#f3f3f3	Singles	$10,000	$5,600	$2,800	$1,400	$700	$350

Notes and References

1. Web site: Miss Wade Victor in Dallas, 7‐5, 6‐1. The New York Times. March 7, 1974.
2. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 178, 182. John Dolan.
3. Book: World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1975. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362002171. 155, 159. John Barrett.