1975 Virginia Slims of Washington explained

The 1975 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the James Robinson School Field House in Fairfax, Virginia 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 January 27 through February 2, 1975.[1] Eighth-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money. In the quarterfinal she had defeated Chris Evert for the first time in their rivalry, after five consecutive wins for Evert.[2]

Finals

Singles

Martina Navratilova defeated Kerry Melville 6–3, 6–1

Doubles

Françoise Dürr / Betty Stöve defeated Helen Gourlay / Kerry Melville 6–3, 6–4

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#f3f3f3Singles $15,000$8,000$4,600$3,800$2,100$1,100$550

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 205, 207–208. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1976. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362002768. 650229036. 160. John Barrett.