1974 Barnett Bank Tennis Classic

Women's tennis tournament January 2025 1974 Barnett Bank Tennis Classic September 22–26 1st USLTA circuit $50,000 32S / 15D Clay / outdoor Orlando, Florida, U.S. Orlando Racquet Club TCH Martina Navratilova FRA Françoise Dürr / NED Betty Stöve The 1974 Barnett Bank Tennis Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Orlando Racquet Club in Orlando, Florida in the United States. It was part of the USLTA Women's Circuit of the 1974 WTA Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from September 22 through September 26, 1974. Unseeded 17-year old Martina Navratilova won the singles title after reaching her first WTA final and, as she was still an amateur, she had to hand over her $10,000 first-prize money to the Czechoslovak tennis federation.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 178, 189 John Dolan Finals Singles TCH Martina Navratilova defeated USA Julie Heldman 7–6(5–4), 6–4 It was Navratilova's first singles title of her career. Doubles FRA Françoise Dürr / NED Betty Stöve defeated USA Rosie Casals / USA Billie Jean King 6–3, 6–7(2–5), 6–4 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $10,000$5,600$3,000$2,600$1,400$700$350 References External links WTA tournament draws Barnett Bank Tennis Classic Category:1974 in sports in Florida Category:1974 in American tennis