1974 John Player Tournament

1974 John Player Tournament 17–22 June 1st Women's International Circuit £9,825 ($23,520) 48S / 24D Grass / outdoor Eastbourne, United Kingdom Devonshire Park 7,260 USA Chris Evert AUS Helen Gourlay / AUS Karen Krantzcke Eastbourne Championships Eastbourne International The 1974 John Player Tournament was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, United Kingdom. The event was part of the Women's International circuit of the 1974 WTA Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 17 June through 22 June 1974. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned £1,750 ($4,200) first-prize money.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 178, 187 John DolanWorld of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1975 Queen Anne Press London 9780362002171 308 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Chris Evert defeated GBR Virginia Wade 7–5, 6–4 It was Evert's 9th singles title of the year and the 32nd of her career. Doubles AUS Helen Gourlay / AUS Karen Krantzcke defeated USA Chris Evert / USSR Olga Morozova 6–2, 6–0 References External links WTA tournament draws John Player Tournament Category:Eastbourne International John Player Tournament John Player Tournament Category:1974 in English women's sport