The 1975 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of the 1975 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from March 24 through March 29, 1975. Fifth-seeded Virginia Wade won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1975 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 24 – 29 |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Venue | The Palestra |
| Attendance | 25,685 |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Virginia Wade | |
| Doubles | |
 Evonne Goolagong  Betty Stöve | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Virginia Wade defeated 
Chris Evert 7–5, 6–4
Doubles edit
Evonne Goolagong / Betty Stöve defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King 4–6, 6–4, 7–6(5–3)
Prize money edit
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $15,000 | $8,500 | $4,200 | $2,100 | $1,100 | $550 |
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References edit
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 205, 211.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1976). World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 159, 162. ISBN 9780362002768. OCLC 650229036.