1974 Virginia Slims of Newport

August 2023 1974 Virginia Slims of Newport August 22–26 4th $30,000 Grass / outdoor 62S / ?D Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. Newport Casino USA Chris Evert GBR Lesley Charles / GBR Sue Mappin Virginia Slims Hall of Fame Classic 1983 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships The 1974 Virginia Slims of Newport, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island 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 August 22 through August 26, 1974. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $4,500 first-prize money.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 178, 188–189 John DolanWorld of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook 1975 Queen Anne Press London 9780362002171 160 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Chris Evert defeated USA Betsy Nagelsen 6–4, 6–3 It was Evert's 13th singles title of the year and the 36th of her career. Doubles GBR Lesley Charles / GBR Sue Mappin defeated FRA Gail Chanfreau / USA Julie Heldman 6–2, 7–5 References External links WTA tournament draws Virginia Slims of Newport Category:Virginia Slims of Newport Category:1974 in sports in Rhode Island Category:August 1974 sports events in the United States