1975 Virginia Slims of Chicago

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1975 Virginia Slims of Chicago
DateFebruary 10–15
Edition4th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 10D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationChicago, Illinois, U.S.
VenueChicago Amphitheatre
Champions
Singles
Australia Margaret Court
Doubles
United States Chris Evert / Czechoslovakia Martina Navratilova
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The 1975 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Chicago Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that was part of the 1975 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The tournament was held from February 10 through February 15, 1975.[1] Third-seeded Margaret Court won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals[edit]

Singles[edit]

Australia Margaret Court defeated Czechoslovakia Martina Navratilova 6–3, 3–6, 6–2

Doubles[edit]

United States Chris Evert / Czechoslovakia Martina Navratilova defeated Australia Margaret Court / Soviet Union Olga Morozova 6–2, 7–5

Prize money[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 208–209.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1976). World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 160. ISBN 9780362002768. OCLC 650229036.

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