1975 Virginia Slims of Sarasota

Tennis tournament
1975 Virginia Slims of Sarasota
DateJanuary 13–19
Edition3rd
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationSarasota, Florida, U.S.
VenueRobarts Sports Arena
Champions
Singles
United States Billie Jean King
Doubles
United States Chris Evert / United States Billie Jean King
← 1974 · Virginia Slims of Sarasota · 1976 →

The 1975 Virginia Slims of Sarasota was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Robarts Sports Arena in Sarasota, Florida in the United States that was part of the 1975 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from January 13 through January 19, 1975.[1] Second-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

Singles

United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Chris Evert 6–2, 6–3

  • It was King's 1st singles title of the year and the 113th of her career.

Doubles

United States Chris Evert / United States Billie Jean King defeated Netherlands Betty Stöve / United Kingdom Virginia Wade 6–2, 7–5

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $15,000 $8,500 $4,600 $3,800 $2,100 $1,100 $550

References

  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 205, 207.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1976). World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 159–160. ISBN 9780362002768. OCLC 650229036.
  • v
  • t
  • e
1975 WTA Tour
« 1974
1976 »
Grand Slam events
Virginia Slims Circuit
Women's International Grand Prix
WTA European Circuit
  • Stockholm (S, D)
  • Paris (S, D)
  • London (S, D)
Team events
  • Virginia Slims Championships (S, D)
  • Bridgestone Doubles Championships (D)