1974 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia – Singles explained
See main article: 1974 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia.
Margaret Court was the defending champion, but did not compete this year.
Olga Morozova won the title by defeating Billie Jean King 7–6(5–2), 6–1 in the final. Morozova had to hand the prize money over to the Soviet Tennis Federation.[1]
Draw
Bottom half
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Notes and References
- News: Friedman . Charles . Advantage Miss Morozova, Mr. Tanner, Mr. Smith . 19 February 2024 . . 30 April 1974 . Miss Morozova also won $10,000 as she surprisingly dominated Mrs. Billie Jean King at the Palestra in Philadelphia for her first major victory in a final in this country. Did she go on a spending binge? Hardly. The check went straight to the Soviet tennis federation..