1974 Virginia Slims of Akron
| 1974 Virginia Slims of Akron | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | March 18 – 24 | ||
| Edition | 2nd | ||
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit | ||
| Draw | 16S/8D | ||
| Prize money | $50,000 | ||
| Surface | Indoor | ||
| Location | Akron, USA | ||
| Champions | |||
| Singles | |||
 Billie Jean King | |||
| Doubles | |||
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Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King | |||
Virginia Slims of Akron
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The 1974 Virginia Slims of Akron, also known as the Akron Tennis Open, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor courts in Akron, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1974 Virginia Slims circuit. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from March 18 through March 24, 1974. Billie Jean King won the singles title and the accompanying $10,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3]
Winners
Women's Singles
Billie Jean King defeated Nancy Gunter 6–3, 7–5
Women's Doubles
Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Julie Heldman / 
Olga Morozova 6–2, 6–4
See also
References
- ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 155, 159. ISBN 9780362002171.
- ↑ "Billie Jean King sticks with plan, wins net match". The Tuscaloosa News. AP. March 24, 1974. p. 4B.
- ↑ "Billie Jean faces Soviet". The Bryan Times. UPI. March 23, 1974. p. 6.