1974 Virginia Slims of San Francisco explained

The 1974 Virginia Slims of San Francisco was a women's tennis tournament that took place on indoor carpet courts at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in the United States. It was the fourth edition of the event, which was part of the Virginia Slims Circuit, and was held from January 14 through January 19, 1974. Second-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title, her third after 1971 and 1972, and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[1] [2]

Finals

Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Chris Evert 7–6(5–2), 6–2

Doubles

Chris Evert / Billie Jean King defeated Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve 6–4, 6–2

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#efefefSingles $10,000$5,600$3,000$2,600$1,400$700$350

Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 178–180. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1975. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362002171. 156. John Barrett.