The First Federal of Sarasota Classic, also known as the Virginia Slims of Sarasota, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts at the Palm Aire Racquet Club in Sarasota, Florida in the United States that was part of the 1974 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from April 8 through April 14, 1974.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1974 First Federal of Sarasota Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 8–14 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Clay (green) / indoor |
| Location | Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Venue | Palm Aire Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
Chris Evert /  Evonne Goolagong | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Chris Evert defeated Evonne Goolagong 6–4, 6–0
- It was Evert's 4th singles title of the year and the 27th of her career.
Doubles
edit Chris Evert / Evonne Goolagong defeated Tory Fretz / Ceci Martinez 6–2, 6–2
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 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 178, 183–184.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1975). World of Tennis '75 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 155, 159. ISBN 9780362002171.