1974 Virginia Slims of Newport

1974 Virginia Slims of Newport
Date	August 22–26
Edition	4th
Draw	60S / ?D
Prize money	$30,000
Surface	Grass / outdoor
Location	Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
Venue	Newport Casino
Champions
Singles
Chris Evert
Doubles
Lesley Charles / Sue Mappin

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.^[1][2]

Finals

Singles

Chris Evert defeated Betsy Nagelsen 6–4, 6–3

• It was Evert's 13th singles title of the year and the 36th of her career.

Doubles

Lesley Charles / Sue Mappin defeated Gail Chanfreau / Julie Heldman 6–2, 7–5

References

1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 178, 188–189.
2. John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 160. ISBN 9780362002171.