The 1974 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Lake Shore Racquet Club in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that was part of the 1974 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from February 25 through March 3, 1974.[1] Fourth-seeded Virginia Wade won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1974 Virginia Slims of Chicago | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 25 – March 3 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Chicago, USA |
| Venue | Lake Shore Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Virginia Wade | |
| Doubles | |
 Chris Evert / Billie Jean King | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Virginia Wade defeated Rosie Casals 2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Doubles edit
Chris Evert / Billie Jean King defeated 
Françoise Dürr / 
Betty Stöve 3–6, 6–4, 6–4
Prize money edit
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $10,000 | $5,600 | $2,800 | $1,400 | $700 | $350 |
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References edit
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 181–182.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 156. ISBN 9780362002171.