1974 First Federal of Sarasota Classic

The First Federal of Sarasota Classic, also known as the Virginia Slims of Sarasota, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts at the Palm Aire Racquet Club in Sarasota, Florida in the United States that was part of the 1974 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from April 8 through April 14, 1974.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[2]

1974 First Federal of Sarasota Classic
DateApril 8–14
Edition2nd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceClay (green) / indoor
LocationSarasota, Florida, U.S.
VenuePalm Aire Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
United States Chris Evert / Australia Evonne Goolagong
← 1973 · Virginia Slims of Sarasota · 1975 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Chris Evert defeated   Evonne Goolagong 6–4, 6–0

  • It was Evert's 4th singles title of the year and the 27th of her career.

Doubles

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  Chris Evert /   Evonne Goolagong defeated   Tory Fretz /   Ceci Martinez 6–2, 6–2

Prize money

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Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $10,000 $5,600 $2,800 $1,400 $700 $350

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 178, 183–184.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 155, 159. ISBN 9780362002171.