1974 Virginia Slims of Houston

August 2023 1974 Virginia Slims of Houston September 30 – October 6 4th Virginia Slims circuit $50,000 32S / 12D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Houston, Texas, U.S. Net-Set (West Side) Racquet Club USA Chris Evert USA Janet Newberry / USA Wendy Overton The 1974 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Net-Set (West Side) Racquet Club in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1974 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from September 30 through October 6, 1974.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 178, 190 John Dolan First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1975 Queen Anne Press London 9780362002171 155, 160 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Chris Evert defeated GBR Virginia Wade 6–3, 5–7, 6–1 It was Evert's 14th singles title of the year and the 37th of her career. Doubles USA Janet Newberry / USA Wendy Overton defeated USA Sue Stap / GBR Virginia Wade 4–6, 7–5, 6–2 Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $10,000$5,600$2,800$1,400$700$350 References Virginia Slims of Houston Category:Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houstonl Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston