1975 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia explained

The 1975 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of the 1975 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from March 24 through March 29, 1975. Fifth-seeded Virginia Wade won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[1] [2]

Finals

Singles

Virginia Wade defeated Chris Evert 7–5, 6–4

Doubles

Evonne Goolagong / Betty Stöve defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King 4–6, 6–4, 7–6(5–3)

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#efefefSingles $15,000$8,500$4,200$2,100$1,100$550

Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 205, 211. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1976. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362002768. 650229036. 159, 162. John Barrett.